During a field trip, one of your friend in the group suddenly became unwell, she started sneezing and had trouble in breathing. Name and explain the term

Class 12th Biology Education, Question- During a field trip, one of your friend in the group suddenly became unwell, she started sneezing and had trouble in breathing. Name and explain the term associated with such sudden responses. What would the doctor recommend for relief?

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Question : During a field trip, one of your friend in the group suddenly became unwell, she started sneezing and had trouble in breathing. Name and explain the term associated with such sudden responses. What would the doctor recommend for relief?

 

The correct answer is –

(a) Allergy, the exaggerated response of the immune response to certain antigens present in the environment is called allergy.

(b) Doctors would administer drugs like antihistamines, adrenaline and
steroids (any one) to reduce the symptoms.