Answer: Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin-Beta gene found on chromosome 11. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body. Red blood cells with normal hemoglobin (hemoglobin-A) are smooth and round and glide through blood vessels.
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Antihistamines are drugs that are used to treat allergic rhinitis (both seasonal and perennial) and other form of allergies that cause hives or urticaria. They can give relief when a patient has nasal congestion, sneezing or hives because of pollen, dust, or animal allergy (allergens). Second generation antihistamines such as loratidine are prescribed for seasonal allergies because they are less sedating than the first generation antihistamines.
