Pathophysiology

A 25 year old male presents with chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis.

  1. Define adaptive vs. acquired immunity.
  2. Discuss the genetic predisposition of allergens.
  3. Describe the antigen-antibody response.
  4. What is the pathology of sinusitis?

Expectations

Initial Post of Case Study:

  • Due: Saturday, 11:59 pm PT
  • Length: A minimum of 250 words, not including references
  • Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA from within the last 5 years

Peer Responses:

  • Number: A Minimum of 2 to Peer Posts, at least one on a different day than the main post
  • Length: A minimum of 150 words per post, not including references
  • Citations: At least one high-level scholarly reference in APA per post from within the last 5 years

Discussion: Respond to Posts in Your Own Thread