11. Activation of EP 2 also influences allergic inflammatory reactions . 12. Inflammatory reactions are also quite common and can manifest as edema, abscess, or highly inflammatory kerion.13. ECP concentrations in plasma and other body fluids increase during inflammatory reactions marked by activated eosinophils. 14. Many different topical and oral medications can be used to treat the inflammatory reaction of phytophotodermatitis. 15. Steroids work because eczema involves an inflammatory reaction in the skin and topical steroids effectively relieve inflammation. 16. Symptoms following the attack can range from inflammatory reactions to severe allergic reactions resulting in anaphylactic shock. 17. The patient has a generalized inflammatory reaction that may lead to organ failure and death, Martin said. 18. His main interests were in the physiology of the cells in the gut, inflammatory reactions and atherosclerosis. 19. Another, COX-2, seems to be less involved in healthy body functions and most responsive in inflammatory reactions . 20. A counter-irritant produces a mild, inflammatory reaction where applied in order to relieve more deep-seated pain or discomfort.