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?
Food allergy
A food allergy is an abnormal immune response to food. The symptoms of the allergic reaction may range from mild to severe. They may include itchiness, swelling of the tongue, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, trouble breathing, or low blood pressure. This typically occurs within minutes to several hours of exposure. When the symptoms are severe, it is known as anaphylaxis. A food intolerance and food poisoning are separate conditions, not due to an immune response.
Common foods involved include cow's milk,
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