Your Friend Complains of a Rash and Difficulty Breathing After

question 13

Essay

Your friend complains of a rash and difficulty breathing after eating ice cream with strawberries for dessert at your house. Based on the symptoms described, is it likely to be a food intolerance to the lactose in the ice cream or a food allergy to the strawberries? Explain the pathology of the disorder and the appropriate treatment.

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Definitions:

Chemistry Exam

refers to a standardized test or evaluation focused on the subject of chemistry, assessing a student's knowledge and understanding of chemical concepts and principles.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal is both attractive and fearful at the same time, causing anxiety and indecision.

Irrational Beliefs

Irrational beliefs are convictions or assumptions that are not based on reality or logical reasoning, often leading to negative emotional outcomes and behaviors.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Selye’s hypothetical three-stage response to stress.