A patient with hay fever symptoms that have been going on for a couple weeks comes to your office to be treated for his hay fever.If a white blood cell differential count was performed, which leukocytes would likely be elevated?
A) neutrophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes
B) monocytes, lymphocytes, and eosinophils
C) monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils
D) lymphocytes, basophils, and neutrophils

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Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is characterized by an allergic response to airborne substances such as pollen. This allergic response typically involves the elevation of eosinophils, which play a key role in allergic reactions. Basophils are also involved in allergic responses due to their ability to release histamine. Monocytes can be involved in the immune response more broadly.

A Patient with Hay Fever Symptoms That Have Been Going