Question

Use of anti-histamines and steroid give a quick relief from

Answer 1

Antihistamines :
Antihistamines are a group of drugs used to treat symptoms of allergies. They selectively counteract the effects of histamine.

Steroids :
Steroids are a group of compounds that contain a steroid nucleus in its structure such as glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid, progesterone, testosterone, etc.

Nausea :
Nausea is a disturbed and unpleasant condition of the stomach which results in an urge to vomit. Anti- nausea drugs include dimenhydrinate.


Headache :
Headache can be referred to as a pain in any region of the head. Drugs for headaches include aspirin, ibuprofen etc.

Allergy :
Allergy is the exaggerated response of the immune system of the body to certain antigens. It is basically hypersensitivity of the body. The type of antibody produced during allergy is IgE. Allergy can be quickly relieved by using drugs like antihistamines, adrenaline and steroids. They are anti-inflammatory and suppress the immune system.


Cough :
A cough is a sudden expulsion of air with sound from the lungs to clear the air passages. Drugs for cough include dextromethorphan.


Final answer :
(c) Allergy