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What is the primary cause of an allergic reaction?
What is the primary cause of an allergic reaction?
- The body's inability to produce antibodies
- Antibodies attacking healthy cells
- The immune system releasing antibodies to protect against antigens (correct)
- A deficiency in the immune system
What is the most severe type of allergic reaction?
What is the most severe type of allergic reaction?
- Moderate allergic reaction
- Severe allergic reaction
- Mild allergic reaction
- Anaphylaxis (correct)
What is a symptom of a severe allergic reaction?
What is a symptom of a severe allergic reaction?
- Nasal congestion
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal breathing sounds (correct)
- Local swelling and itching
What should you do first when treating someone having an allergic reaction?
What should you do first when treating someone having an allergic reaction?
What is a sign of a mild to moderate allergic reaction?
What is a sign of a mild to moderate allergic reaction?