Have a new nose.
"Allergic rhinitis, pollenosis or hay fever is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways. It occurs when an allergen such as pollen or dust is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system, and triggers antibody production. The specific antibody is immunoglobulin E (IgE) which binds to mast cells and basophils containing histamine. IgE bound to mast cells are stimulated by pollen and dust, causing the release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine (and other chemicals)."
*image by oldcatsdiet from here
2 commentaires:
My, my... looks like it is hay fever season again! Am glad you still remember immunology ;) Hope you get better and good luck with the dissertation! I can't wait to finish the abstract + appendices and put everything together by tonight :D xx
cool rabbit :)
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