Hypersensitivity Reactions
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Alterations in Immunity — Understanding Pathophysiology▶ 0:55We'll break it down into two main areasFirst, these things called hypersensitivity reactionsThat's where the immune system is exaggerated or misdirected, or maybe targets beneficial foreign tissues, like a transplantImmune Responses & Transplant Care — Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems▶ 10:46And that leads to hypersensitivity or autoimmune diseasesLet's say hypersensitivity reactions firstBasically, overreactions causing tissue damageDisorders of the Immune Response, Including HIV/AIDS — Porth's Pathophysiology: Concepts of Altered Health States▶ 8:35Let's flip to the other sideHypersensitivity reactions, when the immune response is excessive or inappropriate and causes damageRight