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Abnormal lung lining in asthma

How the lung looks under a microscope in asthma

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9th January 2013 V1.8

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Key cells involved in allergy

Cartoon generated by Pete Smith

Dendritic cell

Cartoon generated by Pete Smith

T cell

Cartoon generated by Pete Smith

B cell

Health professionals

Useful links for health professionals:

Wessex Allergy Network – local network of paediatric and adult allergists from primary, secondary and tertiary care who meet up twice a year – please contact us for details.

Wessex Paediatric Respiratory Network – local network of secondary and tertiary respiratory paediatrician meeting once a year – please contact us for details.

MSc in Allergy, University of Southampton – also possible to undertake short courses or a postgraduate diploma or certificate.

British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – UK allergy professional society.

European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology – European allergy professional society.

British Thoracic Society – UK respiratory professional society.

Anaphylaxis Campaign – UK based charity focusing on allergies.

Asthma UK – UK based charity focusing on asthma.

Food Standards Agency – governmental body regulating food, takes an active interest in food allergy

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