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31Allergic salute — The person with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) often rubs his/her nose using the index finger. This is the so called "allergic salute." * * * A characteristic wiping or rubbing of the nose with a transverse or upward movement of the hand …
32allergic reaction — noun hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity • Syn: ↑allergy • Derivationally related forms: ↑allergic (for: ↑allergy), ↑allergist (for: ↑ …
33allergic rhinitis — noun rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction • Hypernyms: ↑rhinitis, ↑coryza, ↑hypersensitivity reaction • Hyponyms: ↑hay fever, ↑pollinosis * * * Pathol. a condition characterized by head congestion, sneezing, tearing, and swelling of the nasal… …
34allergic contact dermatitis — An allergic reaction caused by haptens that combine with proteins in the skin to form the allergen that produces the immune response …
35allergic encephalitis — See experimental allergic encephalomyelitis …
36allergic rhinitis — Pathol. a condition characterized by head congestion, sneezing, tearing, and swelling of the nasal mucous membranes, caused by an allergic reaction. Cf. hay fever. * * * …
37allergic rhinitis — noun A group of symptoms similar to those of a cold such as runny nose and sore throat, caused by an allergic reaction to an allergen such as dust, plant pollens or animal dander. See Also: hay fever …
38Allergic contact eczema — Also called allergic contact dermatitis, this is a red, itchy, weepy reaction where the skin has come into contact with a substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, such as poison ivy or certain preservatives in creams and lotions …
39allergic aspergillosis — an allergic reaction to Aspergillus in body passages or orifices, such as the bronchi and lungs in atopic asthma. Species commonly implicated include A. clavaґtus, A. flaґvus, A. fumigaґtus, A. niґdulans, A. niґger, and A. terґreus. See also malt …
40allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis — bronchopulmonary a. accompanied by allergic (immunologic) symptoms in the bronchi, often with expectoration of yellow or brown bronchial plugs composed of eosinophils and fungal hyphae. It is frequently seen in patients with asthma or cystic… …
