(a) What is an “allergic reaction” ?

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asked Feb 1, 2018 in Biology by Rohit Singh (61,782 points) 35 134 358
(a) What is an “allergic reaction” ?
(b) Name any two drugs used to quickly reduce the symptoms of allergy.
(c) Why do more and more children in metro cities of India suffer from allergies and asthma ?

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answered Feb 1, 2018 by sameer (82,980 points) 5 11 37
selected Feb 4, 2018 by Vikash Kumar
 
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a) The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the enviornment (is called allergic reaction)
b) anti-histamine / adrenalin / steroids 
c) due to deteriorating air quality / sensitivity to the environment /allergens / lowering of immunity
due to modern day life style ( which could be due to the protected environment provided largely in life)

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