Available Answers

1. 1.

   Choose the most appropriate answer.

   1. Which of the following is not a cause of allergy?
      1. milk
      2. perfume
      3. water
      4. dust
   2. These are available as pills, nasal sprays or eye drops
      1. creams
      2. perfumes
      3. antihistamines
      4. bronchodilators
   3. Bronchodilators give instant relief from chest tightness and
      1. fever
      2. cough
      3. Wheezing
      4. cold
   4. This is caused by an allergy to certain food items, medicines or cosmetics
      1. hay fever
      2. nettlerash
      3. eczema
      4. all of these
   5. This is a long-term lung disease in which the air passage in the lungs swells and
      1. asthma
      2. hives
      3. eczema
      4. welt
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks:-

   1. An ___________________ is a response of the body's immune system to specific substances.
   2. The substance that causes allergic reactions is called ___________________
   3. ____________________________ is a raised, red area of skin caused due to an allergic reaction.
   4. When the pollen grains come in contact with the antibodies, a substance called ____________________ is released.
   5. An allergy can be diagnosed by a doctor known as an ___________________.
3. 3.

   Define Dander.

4. 4.

   Define Hives.

5. 5.

   Define Dermatitis.

6. 6.

   Define Antihistamines.