Np Nr507 Week 1 Case Study Allergic Rhinitis

This study source was downloaded by 100000865965430 from CourseHero.com on 06-14-2023 09:16:19 GMT -05:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/198395697/NP-NR507-Week-1-Case-Study-Allergic-Rhinitisdocx/ Week 1 Case Study TemplatePathophysiology & Clinical Findings of the Disease1. Identify the correct hypersensitivity reaction:The hypersensitivity reaction portrayed by this woman is most likely allergic rhinitis. 2. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen hypersensitivity reaction:Allergic rhinitis is a common hypersensitivity reaction that affects many people in different ways. The allergic rhinitis hypersensitivity reaction is a type I hypersensitivity typically caused by inhalant allergens such as pollens, dust, and molds (McCance & Huether, 2019). For individuals affected by allergic rhinitis, these allergens are recognized by IgE receptors on mast cells and basophils, and early-phase reactions are characterized by mast cell degranulation in which rapid onset of acute nasal and eye symptoms occur due to the histamine release from the mast cells (Bjermer, et al., 2019). The symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis are caused by vasodilation, respiratory mucosa swelling, edema, and hypersecretion of mucus (McCance & Huether, 2019). 3. Identify at least three subjective findings from the case:In this case, there are many subjective findings of allergic rhinitis including: symptoms improving when on vacation out of town but returning after being home for a few days,