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A person shows strong unusual hypersensitive reactions when exposed to certain substances presents in the air.Identify the condition .Name the cells responsinle for such reaction .What precaution should be taken to avoid such reactions?

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(a)Allergy.
(b)Mast cells are responsible for such reaction .
(c )To avoid such reaction following precautions must be taken.
(i)The use if drugs like antihistamine,adrenalin and steroids quickly reduce the symptoms of allergy.
(ii)Avoid contact with substances to which a person is hypersensitive.
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