An individual is petting a cat. Early response to an antigen would include all of the following EXCEPT:
1. airway obstruction.
2. itchy eyes.
3. nasal secretions.
4. sneezing.
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Early response to an antigen includes sneezing, an increase in nasal secretions, and itchy eyes. The late response can begin at the same time or be delayed hours. The late response does not occur in everyone and is characterized by more severe symptoms such as airway obstruction.
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