Defining the Allergic Response and Immunological Basis The term allergy refers to a distinct state within the body where the immune system, typically designed for defense against pathogenic invaders, mounts an irregular or incorrect hypersensitivity reaction toward substances that are generally harmless to the majority of the population. These substances, termed allergens, are specific types […]
ASTHMA The Core Definition: Asthma and the Biopsychosocial Model Asthma is medically defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways that affects the lungs, characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, dyspnea (shortness of breath), chest tightness, and coughing. While fundamentally a physiological disease involving airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation, the experience, severity, and management of […]