Allergies Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergy involves an exaggerated response of the immune system, often to common substances such as foods or pollen.The immune system is an intricate system that defends the body against foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses, while also surveying for conditions such as cancer and autoimmunity. Allergens are substances that are foreign to the body and can cause an allergic reaction. Allergies can not only develop at any age, but many individuals also outgrow allergies over time. While environment plays a role in allergy development, there is a greater risk of developing allergic conditions if a person has a family history of allergy, especially in parents or siblings. medicinenet/allergy/article.htm
Posted on: Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:30:00 +0000
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