Allergies: Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • Angioedema
  • Urticaria
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Atopy (correct)

What triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?

<p>Dust mites and foods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the substance that triggers allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?

<p>Allergens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common allergens mentioned in the text?

<p>Pollen, house dust mites, and mold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do allergic reactions most often occur?

<p>Both on the skin and in the airways and mucous membranes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the timing of allergic symptoms after contact with the allergen?

<p>A few hours or days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of allergies on everyday life?

<p>Considerable impact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of allergies according to the text?

<p>Hypersensitivities related to foreign substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for substances that trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to them?

<p>Allergens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common allergen mentioned in the text?

<p>Asbestos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for certain kinds of food hypersensitivity that do not have anything to do with allergies?

<p>Food intolerance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the tendency to have allergies that often runs in families?

<p>Atopy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the substance in insect stings and bites that can trigger allergic reactions?

<p>Venom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with allergies?

<p>Joint pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance triggers an anaphylactic reaction in individuals with food allergies?

<p>Foreign proteins in the food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the body's immune system play in allergic reactions?

<p>It produces antibodies to fight allergens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the tendency to have allergies that runs in families?

<p>Atopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor is mentioned as potentially increasing the likelihood of developing allergies and related conditions?

<p>Air pollution and cigarette smoke exposure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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