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Question 3Write a short note on the medications used to treat allergy.

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Medication in the treatment of common allergies includes:Antihistamines — Antihistamines are available as pills, nasal sprays or eye drops. They prevent symptoms such as hives by blocking histamines receptors so our body does not react to the allergens.Decongestants — Decongestants are used to clear a stuffy nose, especially in case of seasonal allergy.Bronchodilators and steroids — Bronchodilators give instant relief from chest tightness and wheezing. Steroids reduce the inflammation of bronchioles. Asthma patients need to take regular doses of these medicines.Creams and lotions — Creams and lotions reduce swelling, redness and itching.

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Question 4What are the causes of asthma? How can it be prevented?

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The causes of asthma are:Can be passed on from parents to their childrenCertain respiratory infectionsContact with air-borne allergens such as tobacco smoke, pollen grains, chemicals, dust, mites or some food substances.Cold and coughFollowing are the ways to prevent it:A person suffering from asthma should know about the allergens causing asthma.Medicines should be taken after consultation with a doctor.Hygienic and healthy lifestyle should be maintained.Regular checkups for asthma should be done.

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Question 5What is perennial allergy? Give any two examples of perennial allergies.

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Perennial allergy are allergy that are not linked to any particular season and can occur at any time of the year. Allergy to dust and insect bites are the examples of perennial allergy.

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Question 2Name the two tests generally used to diagnose allergy and describe any one of them.

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The two tests generally used to diagnose allergy are:Skin prick test.Blood testingBlood testing — A sample of patient's blood is sent to a laboratory for analysis. Multiple allergens can be detected with a single blood sample. The test measures the concentration of specific antibodies in the blood. The quantitative allergy blood result can help determine what a patient is allergic to, help predict and follow the disease development, estimate the risk of a severe reaction, and explain cross-reactivity.

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Question 2Name the following :The scientist who coined the term 'allergy'.The allergic reaction/ disease in which the lining of the nasal cavity becomes sensitive and inflamed.The term used for an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to a substance that most other people do not react to.The kind of allergic disease in which the muscular walls of the bronchioles contract and get narrower.The inflammatory chemical which upon its release shows allergic symptoms such as inflammation, skin rash and construction of bronchioles.

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Clemens Von PirquetHay feverAllergyAsthmaHistamine

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Question 3Match the terms given in column A with those of column B :Column AColumn B(i) Food allergens(a) Penicillin and Aspirin(ii) Winter seasonal allergy(b) Skin prick test, blood test(iii) Dust allergy(c) Hay fever, asthma(iv) Allergic reaction(d) Milk and sea food(v) Diagnosis of allergy(e) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

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Column AColumn B(i) Food allergens(d) Milk and sea food(ii) Winter seasonal allergy(e) Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide(iii) Dust allergy(c) Hay fever, asthma(iv) Allergic reaction(a) Penicillin and Aspirin(v) Diagnosis of allergy(b) Skin prick test, blood test

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Question 4Fill in the blanks :............... allergy mainly occurs in the spring season.A weak ............... system makes our body prone to allergies.Our body produces a chemical called ............... as a response to allergens.Milk-protein allergies are most common in ............... .Bloating and vomiting are the symptoms of ............... allergy.

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PollenImmuneHistamineChildrenFood

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Question 5Unjumble the following words :ALERLEGSNATGNINEPLNOLEARGLYLEHVSIEHSMAITNEIAAHILANPYXSAAMHTSIYINUMTMIONITMANAFLM

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ALERLEGSN → ALLERGENSATGNINE → ANTIGENPLNOLE → POLLENARGLYLE → ALLERGYHVSIE → HIVESHSMAITNEI → HISTAMINEAAHILANPYXS → ANAPHYLAXISAAMHTS → ASTHMAIYINUMTM → IMMUNITYIONITMANAFLM → INFLAMMATION

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Question 1Write one allergic response of these allergens.pollen grainsdustmilkanimal furinsect bitesmedicines

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One allergic response of each of these allergens is listed in the table below:Sl.No.AllergenAllergic response1.pollen grainsRunny nose2.dustRed, Itchy eyes3.milkVomiting4.animal furRashes on skin5.insect bitesHives6.medicinesDiarrhea

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