RRS | Lecture 25
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1. Allergic rhinitis involves mast cells, which are crucial in its pathogenesis. These cells release histamine and other mediators when exposed to allergens, causing the classic symptoms of sneezing, itching, and nasal congestion. Mast cells are part of the immune system's response to allergens and are not associated with granulomatous inflammation or Miculicz cells, which are linked to other conditions.
2. IL-4 is a cytokine that plays a significant role in the increased production of IgE in asthmatic patients. This cytokine is crucial in the class switching of B cells to produce IgE, which is involved in allergic responses. IL-4's action contrasts with other cytokines like IL-2, which primarily supports T-cell growth, and IL-17, which is involved in inflammation.
3. Goodpasture syndrome is an autoimmune disease where the body produces antibodies against shared antigens in the kidney and lung, specifically targeting the basement membrane collagen. This condition leads to both pulmonary hemorrhage and glomerulonephritis, unlike myasthenia gravis, which affects neuromuscular junctions.
4. A false positive tuberculin test can be caused by BCG vaccination. This vaccine is derived from a strain of Mycobacterium bovis and can cause cross-reactivity in the skin test, mimicking a positive result that might also be seen in recent TB infection.
5. Bronchial asthma is associated with a Type I hypersensitivity reaction, mediated by IgE. This immunoglobulin binds to allergens and triggers mast cells to release histamine, leading to asthma symptoms like bronchoconstriction, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
6. Goodpasture syndrome is classified under Type II hypersensitivity, where antibodies target and damage specific tissues, such as the basement membranes in the lungs and kidneys, through a process of complement activation and cell lysis.
7. Farmer’s lung is an example of a Type III hypersensitivity reaction, characterized by the formation of immune complexes that deposit in the lungs, causing inflammation and symptoms associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
8. CD4+ Th1 cells play a central role in delayed-type hypersensitivity (Type IV). These cells release cytokines that activate macrophages and other immune cells, leading to tissue inflammation and damage, such as in the tuberculin skin test response.
9. Tuberculosis is an example of a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction, where CD4+ Th1 cells respond to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection by releasing cytokines that activate macrophages, leading to granuloma formation in the lungs.
10. Autoimmune interstitial lung disease (ILD) can be associated with conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and sarcoidosis, where autoimmune processes cause inflammation and fibrosis of the lung interstitium, leading to respiratory symptoms.
11. IgE release can cause urticaria, itching, and shortness of breath after a bee sting, as this immunoglobulin binds to mast cells and basophils, triggering the release of histamine and other mediators involved in allergic reactions.
12. Histamine is a mediator released during the immediate phase of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction, causing vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and smooth muscle contraction, which lead to symptoms like itching, redness, and bronchoconstriction.
13. In Goodpasture's syndrome, the primary target of the autoantibodies is Type IV collagen, found in the basement membranes of the lungs and kidneys, leading to damage and bleeding in these organs.
14. In a delayed hypersensitivity reaction such as the tuberculin skin test, CD4+ Th1 cells are primarily involved, releasing cytokines that activate macrophages and lead to the local inflammatory response seen at the test site.
15. Autoimmune interstitial lung disease (ILD) is primarily caused by autoimmune mechanisms, where the body's immune system attacks lung tissue, leading to inflammation and scarring, unlike infectious causes like tuberculosis.
16. IgM plays a key role in the activation of the complement system, enhancing the body's ability to clear pathogens through opsonization and cell lysis, serving as a first responder in immune defense.
17. The accumulation of immune complexes in the lung alveoli is a hallmark of Farmer's lung, where these complexes trigger inflammation and lead to symptoms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
18. A 42-year-old woman presents to her physician after coughing up blood several times in the past week. She reports she has been coughing more frequently and experiencing difficulty finishing her daily walks despite the fact she recently stopped smoking. She has not noticed any significant changes in her urinary habits. Physical examination is notable for a blood pressure of 144/82 mm Hg and an absence of fever and tachypnea. X-ray of the chest demonstrates fluffy infiltrates bilaterally. Urinalysis reveals proteinuria, hematuria, and red blood cell casts. Only anti-GBM antibodies are subsequently isolated from the patient's serum. The most probable diagnosis is Goodpasture syndrome, which is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the alveoli in the lungs and the glomeruli in the kidneys, leading to pulmonary hemorrhage and glomerulonephritis.
19. The cells responsible for the early clinical manifestations of bronchial asthma are mast cells. Mast cells are immune cells that reside in tissues and release granules containing histamine and other chemicals when activated. This release leads to the constriction of bronchial smooth muscles, increased mucus secretion, and inflammation, resulting in symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath.
20. An autoimmune disease with shared antigens by the kidney and lung is Goodpasture syndrome. This condition involves the presence of autoantibodies against the basement membrane in both the lungs and kidneys, leading to bleeding in the lungs and kidney damage, clinically presenting with symptoms of hemoptysis, hematuria, and renal failure.
21. The immune mechanism that contributes to the development of bronchial asthma is IgE mediated. In this mechanism, allergens trigger the production of IgE antibodies, which bind to mast cells and basophils. Upon re-exposure to the allergen, these cells degranulate, releasing inflammatory mediators that cause symptoms like airway hyperresponsiveness, inflammation, and bronchoconstriction.
22. Tuberculosis involves hypersensitivity type IV, which is a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction. This immune response is mediated by T cells, particularly CD4+ Th1 cells, which recognize and respond to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens, leading to the formation of granulomas as the body attempts to contain the infection.
23. In a patient with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID), IgA immunoglobulin is most likely deficient. IgA plays a crucial role in mucosal immunity, and its deficiency can lead to increased susceptibility to infections, particularly of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, due to impaired mucosal barrier function.
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