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Shreyas went to a garden on a wintry morning. When he came back, he found it difficult to breath and stated wheezing. What could be the possible condition and how can he be treated?

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(1) It indicates that Shreyas might be suffering from allergic reactions. He may have come in contact with allergens such as pollen, dust, pet dander or other environmental substances on his way in the garden. Or Shreyas may be already a patient of Asthma and his symptoms may have aggrevated due to wintry climate. 

(2) If a person is allergic to a substance, such as pollen, his immune system reacts to the substance as if it was foreign and harmful, and tries to destroy it. 

(3) The body reacts to these allergens by making and releasing substances known as IgE antibodies. These IgE antibodies attach to most cells in the body which release histamine. Histamine is the main substance responsible for pollen allergy symptoms such as difficulty in breathing, wheezing, sneezing, itchy throat, etc.

(4) Treatment : There are several drugs to treat the allergic reactions:

  • Antihistamines such as cetirizine or diphenhydramine. 
  • Decongestants, such as pseudoephedrine or oxymetazoline. 
  • Medications that combine an antihistamine and decongestant such as Actifed and Claritin-D.


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