Which of the following tests is used to determine whether a particular allergen is responsible for asthma?
a. measure wheal-and-flare diameter after intradermal injection of allergen
b. measure Arthus reaction diameter after intradermal injection of allergen
c. inject a controlled amount of allergen intradermally and observe urticaria
d. measure peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) following inhalation of allergen
e. measure eosinophils in nasal secretions following inhalation of allergen.
d
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
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An example of an enabling factor is
A) living near a hiking trail to encourage walking. B) nagging your parents to stop smoking. C) gaining weight after you stop smoking. D) having friends who say they hate to exercise.