Question

On a visit to a Hill station, one of your friend suddenly become unwell and felt uneasy. 

a. List two symptoms you would look for the term it to be due to allergy. 

b. Explain the response of the body to an allergen. 

c. Name two drugs that can be recommended for immediate relief.

Answer 1

a. Sneezing, watery eyes, running nose and difficulty in breathing are symptoms of allergy. (Any two) 

b. In response to an allergen, the body releases antibodies of IgE type. 

c. Antihistamine, adrenalin, steroids. (Any two)