Matt W, age 10 years, has just returned from a camping trip with his scout troop. He has
a runny nose and itchy eyes and is irritable. The tent was set up in a grassy field, and the
boys played several games on the field. Matt’s dad takes him to the local health care
center, where a diagnosis of allergy to pollen is made.
Discussion Questions
1. Explain the rationale for each of Matt’s symptoms.(See Hypersensitivity Reactions-
Type I: Allergic Reactions)
2. Identify the type of immune response involved. (See Hypersensitivity Reactions-Type
I: Allergic Reactions)
3. Discuss what Matt can expect in the future. (See Hypersensitivity Reactions-Type I:
Allergic Reactions)