Immunopathogenesis of allergic disorders: current concepts.

Department of Immunopathology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India. dryashwant@ymail.com

Expert review of clinical immunology 2013 Mar

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Allergic disorders are a group of immune-mediated disorders that are associated with considerable morbidity and ill health. There has been significant rise in the prevalence of allergy in the last few years. This has heightened interest in uncovering the novel mechanisms involved in etiopathogenesis of allergic disorders. Understanding the pathways underlying allergy will help in developing effective modalities for its prevention and treatment. This review focuses primarily on common IgE-mediated allergic conditions and recent developments in their immunopathogenesis, especially those involving respiratory mucosa.