Available Answers

1. 1.

   Tick the most appropriate answer.

   1. Which of the following is not a symptom of allergy?
      1. itching
      2. sleeping 
      3. rashes
      4. swelling
   2. Which of the following is not an allergen?
      1. water
      2. milk
      3. perfume
      4. dust
   3. Diagnosis of an allergy cannot be done by
      1. surgery
      2. scratch test
      3. blood test
      4. skin test
   4. Which of the following is caused due to pollen grains/
      1. hay fever
      2. insect bite
      3. nettlerash
      4. eczema
   5. Which of the following is caused due to pollen grains?
      1. hay fever
      2. insect bite
      3. asthma
      4. eczema
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Allergies caused due to sunlight exposure are ___________________.
   2. When the pollen grains come in contact with the ___________________, a substance called ___________________ is released.
   3. Higher the IgE antibody value, ___________________ the changes of allergic symptoms.
   4. Hay fever is also known as allergic ___________________.
   5. Wear a ___________________ to cover your nose and mouth while travelling.
3. 3.

   Match the following.

   1. strong sunlight	a. rashes
   2. pollen grains	b. vomiting
   3. dust	c. small blisters
   4. animal fur	d. sneezing
   5. insect sting	e. asthma
   6. eggs	f. hives

    

4. 4.

   Define allergy.

5. 5.

   Define allergen.

6. 6.

   Define allergist.