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What is the medical emergency condition that can result from allergies?
What is the medical emergency condition that can result from allergies?
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Metabolic acidosis
- Chronic inflammation
- Anaphylactic reaction (correct)
Which part of the body is affected when pollen comes into contact with the upper respiratory tract?
Which part of the body is affected when pollen comes into contact with the upper respiratory tract?
- Swollen mucous membranes and gastrointestinal problems
- Watery eyes and rash
- Breathing problems and itching
- Runny nose and sneezing (correct)
What is the term for the tendency to have allergies that often runs in families?
What is the term for the tendency to have allergies that often runs in families?
- Angioedema
- Urticaria
- Anaphylaxis
- Atopy (correct)
What triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
What triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
What is the substance that triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
What is the substance that triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
What are the common allergens mentioned in the text?
What are the common allergens mentioned in the text?
How do allergic reactions most often occur?
How do allergic reactions most often occur?
What is the timing of allergic symptoms after contact with the allergen?
What is the timing of allergic symptoms after contact with the allergen?
What is the impact of allergies on everyday life?
What is the impact of allergies on everyday life?
What is the definition of allergies according to the text?
What is the definition of allergies according to the text?
What is the term for substances that trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
What is the term for substances that trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?
Which of the following is NOT a common allergen mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common allergen mentioned in the text?
What is the term for certain kinds of food hypersensitivity that do not have anything to do with allergies?
What is the term for certain kinds of food hypersensitivity that do not have anything to do with allergies?
What is the term for the tendency to have allergies that often runs in families?
What is the term for the tendency to have allergies that often runs in families?
What is the substance in insect stings and bites that can trigger allergic reactions?
What is the substance in insect stings and bites that can trigger allergic reactions?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with allergies?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with allergies?
What substance triggers an anaphylactic reaction in individuals with food allergies?
What substance triggers an anaphylactic reaction in individuals with food allergies?
What role does the body's immune system play in allergic reactions?
What role does the body's immune system play in allergic reactions?
What term is used to describe the tendency to have allergies that runs in families?
What term is used to describe the tendency to have allergies that runs in families?
Which environmental factor is mentioned as potentially increasing the likelihood of developing allergies and related conditions?
Which environmental factor is mentioned as potentially increasing the likelihood of developing allergies and related conditions?
