Mnemonics in Allergy and Immunology

Editor: V. Dimov, M.D., Allergist/Immunologist and Assistant Professor at University of Chicago

A mnemonic example is shown below. Please see the complete list arranged by diagnostic topic.

Drugs for acute management of anaphylaxis: EASI

Epinephrine IM
Antihistamines PO, IM
Steroids PO, IM, IV
Inhaled b2-agonists, if wheezing. IV fluids if hypotension.

Mnemonics by Disease

Diagnosing Allergies
Asthma
Other Pulmonary Disorders
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Food Allergy
Urticaria
Anaphylaxis
Angioedema
Drug Allergy
Primary Immunodeficiency
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy (SCIT)

Immunology Mnemonics

Innate Immune System
Toll-like receptors (TLRs)
Complement

Chemokines
Adaptive Humoral Immunity: B-cells and Immunoglobulins
Fc Receptors
Mast Cells and Basophils
Eosinophils
T Lymphocytes
T-helper cells subsets
B Lymphocytes

Mitogens

Related reading

Visual Mnemonics for Microbiology and Immunology. Blackwell Publishing, link via Google Books.

Published: 07/07/2007
Updated: 09/28/2011