Allergic Reaction

Q. Use of antihistamines and steroids give a quick relief from

1. Headache
2. Allergy
3. Nausea
4. Cough

Q. Select the wrong statement regarding pollen tablets.

1. They are used for pollination.
2. It can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
3. They are used as food supplements.
4. They increase the performance of athletes and race horses.

Q. It is commonly believed that a bad cold takes seven days to subside automatically. Even after taking medicine, it takes seven days to cure. Why ?

Q.

__ is a disease of the lungs where there is inflammation of the pleurae.

Q. is the primary antibody or immunoglobulin in an allergic rection.

1. IgE
2. IgA
3. IgD
4. IgM

Q. Regarding the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: Mast cells release excessive amounts of inflammatory chemicals which cause allergic reactions.
Reason [R]: Allergens in the environment on reaching human body stimulate mast cells in certain individuals.

1. Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation
2. Both assertion and reason are correct and reason is not the correct explanation
3. Assertion is correct but reason is wrong
4. Both assertion and reason are wrong

Q. What is Respiratory acidosis ?

Q. What happens to the lungs of a person who is continuously taking nasal sprays?