Many times, allergic reactions trigger a life-threatening reaction called hay-fever.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Allergy:
Allergy is the exaggerated reaction of body's immune system to particular substances and food.
The substances which cause allergies are called allergens.
Pollen grains are a type of allergen which cause nasal allergies.
Pollen allergies occur mostly in the spring season.
Pollen allergies are also called hay fever.
Anaphylaxis is the life-threatening reaction which is triggered by allergic reactions.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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