A 30-year-old patient has dyspnea fits, mostly at night. He has been diagnosed with bronchial asthma. What type of allergic reaction according to the Gell-Coombs classification is most likely in this case?

Answer options

1. Stimulating
2. Cytotoxic
3. Anaphylactic
4. Immune complex
5. Delayed-type hypersensitivity

Explanation

Gell–Coombs conception, disorders, such as hay fever or allergic asthma, are classic examples of Type I hypersensitivity which leads to anaphylactic.