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Question
Name the glucocorticoid used in treatment of allergy and why?
Solution
- Cortisol is the glucocorticoid used in treatment of allergy.
- Cortisol is immunosuppressive i.e. it suppresses the synthesis of antibodies Hence, it is used in treatment of allergy
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