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The class of drugs used to treat allergic reaction is called ________________.

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  1. Histamines

  2. Histamine inhibitors

  3. Antihistamines

  4. Antibiotics

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option "c" is correct . 


The class of drugs to treat allergic reactions are antihistamines. Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergies. it blocks histamine released from histamine-1 receptors. Antihistamines are very good at relieving symptoms of an allergic reaction such as edema, itch, rash, red and watery eyes, sneezing.

Use of anti-histamines and steroids gives a quick relief from

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  1. Allergy

  2. Nausea

  3. Cough

  4. Headache

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antihistamines work well for treating allergy symptoms, especially when the symptoms do not happen very often or do not last very long.
Steroids (nasal steroids) also work when someone has allergy,
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Allergic rhinitis is also known as

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  1. Hay fever

  2. Asthma

  3. Coagulation

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Allergic rhinitis or Hay fever is a type of inflammation in the nose which occurs when the immune system overreacts to the allergens in the air. symptoms includes sneezing, red, itchy, watery eyes.

Increased asthmatic  attacks in certain seasons are due to 

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  1. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

  2. Heat and huminity

  3. Low temperature

  4. Eating preserved fruits

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Asthma is a common long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. Symptoms include episodes of wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Environmental factors which are responsible for asthma include exposure to air pollution and allergens. The increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are due to the inhalation of seasonal pollen. Seasonal pollen is obtained by the dehiscence of pollen grain in a particular season to which a person may be allergic.

So, the correct answer is 'Inhalation of seasonal pollen'.

Which of the following causes the seasonal allergy?

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  1. Pollen

  2. Wheat

  3. Nuts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollen allergy can is also called as 'seasonal allergic rhinitis'. Each spring, summer, plants release tiny pollen grains to fertilize other plants of same species. Most of pollens that cause allergic reactions  comes from trees, weeds and grasses

Rahul visits the doctor with the symptom of bloating, vomiting and abdominal pain.The signs indicate which of the following disease?

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  1. Allergy

  2. Fever

  3. Jaundice

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bloating, vomiting and abdominal pain re the symptoms of causing allergy. The person may be suffering from lactose intolerance. 

Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to

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  1. Inhalation of seasonal pollen

  2. Eating of seasonal vegetables

  3. Low temperature

  4. Wet and dry environment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollen allergies are very common and in a season of pollination. If a person inhales or come in contact with that pollen in the garden or area with lots of plants will create a severe impact and increase the asthmatic attack and other problems like sneezing and able to block certain passages inside the body.

So the correct option is 'Inhalation of seasonal pollen'.

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Many allergic disorders are cured by giving antihistamines

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
During allergic reactions, basophils and mast cells release histamine. Many times antihistamines are given to people to counteract the action of histamine.
So, the given statement is true.

Which of the following entered India as a contaminant of imported wheat and also is a major contributor to pollen allergy?

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  1. Carrot grass

  2. Congress weed

  3. Parthenium

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parthenium which is commonly known as carrot grass or congress weed belongs to family Asteraceae come to India from the USA during 1950s famine mixed with the imported wheat and become a major weed plant as well a major cause of 

So, the correct is 'All of the above'.

The contraction of muscles of bronchioles caused in response to allergens is known as

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  1. Anaphylaxis

  2. Asthma

  3. Hives

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B