Type I Allergic Reaction (Noun)
Meaning
An allergic reaction that becomes apparent in a sensitized person only minutes after contact.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- A type I allergic reaction occurred within minutes of eating the peanuts, causing her to break out in hives.
- The doctor explained that the patient's anaphylaxis was a severe type I allergic reaction that required immediate medical attention.
- After being stung by a bee, he experienced a type I allergic reaction, which caused his airway to constrict.
- She had a history of type I allergic reactions to shellfish, so she always carried an EpiPen with her.
- The type I allergic reaction to the medication caused the patient's skin to itch and swell rapidly.