Which of the following allergies and treatments is mismatched?
A) allergic asthma: inhaled drugs that open up the bronchi
B) insect bite/sting allergy: continued preemptive treatment with an injected antibody preparation that ties up the patient's IgE antibodies
C) food allergy: managed on a contact basis using antihistamines like Benadryl
D) anaphylaxis: epinephrine may be administered and emergency medical care must be sought
E) atopic dermatitis: usually treated topically with ointments that may contain steroid anti-inflammatory drugs
Answer: B
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