I have a mold alergy. I get itchy red eyes and a runny nose.
I don't have any allergies but I've always really been interested in how allergies work.
Well to that end, allergies seem to be caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system.
That does make sense, but what exactly causes this hypersensitivity?
I don't know for sure, but a food allegy for example is thought of as an abnormal immune response to food. This implies that it is a pathological condition.
Oh alright, well can allergies be genetically passed down to your children?
peanuts, eggs, shellfish, fish, tree nuts, soy, wheat, rice, and fruit. The common allergies vary depending on the country. Risk factors include a family history of allergies, vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and high levels of cleanliness. Allergies occur when immunoglobulin E (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binds to food molecules. A protein in the food is usually the problem. This triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is usually based on a medical
that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol. They are found above the kidneys.
- Allergy – Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to typically harmless substances in the environment. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning