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The drugs used to quickly reduce the symptoms of allergy are

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(a) anti-histamine and adrenaline

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(b) histamine and thyroxine

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(c) adrenaline and `alpha`-interferon

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(d) all of the above

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Allergy is an exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment. Antihistamine, adrenaline and steroid quickly redcue the symptoms of allergy that include sneezing, watery eys, running nose and idfficulty in breathing.
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