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AND THE ANSWERS ARE . . .

  1. Skin manifestations are present in a minority of cases of anaphylaxis.
    False
  2. Upper airways obstruction is a major cause of mortality in anaphylaxis
    True
  3. Asthma is a very unusual manifestation in anaphylaxis
    False
  4. The serum tryptase level is frequently increased at 4 hours after onset of an anaphylactic episode
    True
  5. The plasma histamine level is frequently increased at 4 hours after onset of an anaphylactic episode
    False


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