Which clinical indicators are consistent with a type I hypersensitivity reaction to latex?
1. Runny nose and itchy, watery eyes
2. Diarrhea, hypotension, and wheezing
3. Hives; itchy, runny nose; and coughing
4. Skin redness and itching after 36 hours
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2. Clinical indicators of a type I hypersensitivity reaction to latex include diarrhea, hypotension, and wheezing. A massive release of inflammatory mediators including histamine causes these clinical indicators by hyperstimulation of the bowels, vasodi-lation, and bronchospasm, respectively.
1. Runny nose and itchy, watery eyes are consistent with a type IV hypersensitivity reaction.
3. Hives are consistent with type I and type IV hypersensitivity reactions; runny nose and coughing are consistent with a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
4. Delayed skin redness and itching is consistent with a type IV hypersensitivity reaction.
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