allergic condition in which an antibody-antegin reacton results in a release of substances that can cause shock, bronchoconstriction, and airway obstruction
anaphylaxis
condition that results from vasodilaton and causes hives and swelling of the face, airway and other tissue
angioedema
potent drug that can block the effects of histamine and slow the anaqhylactic process
epinephrine
raised, red patches of skin, called hives
urticaria
substance that is recognized as foreign to the body
antigen
protein that combines with the antigen helpful in fighting infection