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Antihistamines are not helpful

A

in curing nasal allergies

B

in treating rashes caused by itching

C

in bringing down acute fever

D

in vasodilation

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Antihistamines**: - Antihistamines are a class of drugs that block the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. They are commonly used to alleviate symptoms associated with allergies. 2. **Identifying Uses of Antihistamines**: - Antihistamines are effective in treating: - Itching and rashes caused by allergic reactions. - Nasal allergies, which include symptoms like sneezing and runny nose. - Vasodilation, which is the widening of blood vessels. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question asks in which condition antihistamines are not helpful. - We need to evaluate the options provided to determine the correct answer. 4. **Evaluating Each Option**: - **Option 1**: Antihistamines are helpful in treating itching and rashes. - **Option 2**: Antihistamines are helpful in treating nasal allergies. - **Option 3**: Antihistamines are not helpful in bringing down acute fever. - **Option 4**: Antihistamines can help in vasodilation. 5. **Conclusion**: - From the evaluation, it is clear that antihistamines are not effective in treating acute fever. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 3**. ### Final Answer: Antihistamines are not helpful in bringing down acute fever. ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Antihistamines**: - Antihistamines are a class of drugs that block the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. They are commonly used to alleviate symptoms associated with allergies. 2. **Identifying Uses of Antihistamines**: - Antihistamines are effective in treating: - Itching and rashes caused by allergic reactions. ...
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