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प्रश्न
In the metropolitan cities of India, many children are suffering from allergy/asthma. What are the main causes of this problem. Give some symptoms of allergic reactions.
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उत्तर
Allergy is the exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment. In metropolitan cities, lifestyle is responsible in lowering of immunity and sensitivity to allergens. More polluted environment increases the chances of allergy in children. Some symptoms of allergic reactions are sneezing, watery eyes, running nose and difficulty in breathing.
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| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | Dust allergy | a. | Nuts |
| 2 | food allergy | b. | Pollen |
| 3 | Seasonal allergy | c. | Asthma |
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