What are the characteristics of a mild allergic reaction?

• A. Mild reactions involve skin rashes, itching, or hives with no respiratory involvement
• B. Mild reactions include wheezing and shortness of breath
• C. Mild reactions cause hypotension
• D. Mild reactions involve throat swelling and airway obstruction

Answer: (A)

Mild allergic reactions are defined by symptoms limited to the skin, without affecting the airway. You’d typically see things like a rash, itching, or hives, and there’s no respiratory involvement. Once you start to see wheezing or shortness of breath, the reaction isn’t mild anymore because that indicates bronchospasm and airway irritation. Hypotension means the reaction has systemic effects and could progress to life-threatening anaphylaxis, and throat swelling with possible airway obstruction is another sign of severe involvement. So, the best description is skin-related symptoms with no airway problems, which matches the mild reaction picture.