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IgE-mediated responses are classically associated with:
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Correct answer: A. Allergic (atopic) asthma
IgE-mediated (Type I hypersensitivity): anaphylaxis, ALLERGIC ASTHMA (allergen cross-links IgE on mast cells in bronchial mucosa → bronchoconstriction), allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food allergies. Contact dermatitis = Type IV. Serum sickness = Type III. Hashimoto's = Type IV.
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