Question

The nursing instructor is explaining the four types of allergic reaction to the nursing students. The instructor explains that allergic rhinitis is a:_________

Answer 1

Type I hypersensitivity reaction

Step-by-step explanation:

Type I reactions (ie, immediate hypersensitivity reactions) involve immunoglobulin E (IgE)–mediated release of histamine and other mediators from mast cells and basophils. Examples include anaphylaxis and allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. An example is contact dermatitis from poison ivy or nickel allergy.