Difference between revisions of "Allergy"
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Scientists think both [[gene]]s and the environment have something to do with it. Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. | Scientists think both [[gene]]s and the environment have something to do with it. Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm. | ||
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| + | Some studies have shown a link between [[vaccination]]s and food allergies.<ref>http://barbfeick.com/vaccinations/allergy/951-vaccine_allergy.htm</ref> <ref>https://www.naturalnews.com/055457_vaccines_food_allergies_CDC_study.html</ref> | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make one feel bad, they are usually not fatal. However, a severe reaction called [[anaphylaxis]] is life-threatening. | Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make one feel bad, they are usually not fatal. However, a severe reaction called [[anaphylaxis]] is life-threatening. | ||
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Revision as of 22:28, November 15, 2019
An allergy is a reaction of the immune system. The term allergy is also known as hypersensitivity. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are
Causes
Scientists think both genes and the environment have something to do with it. Normally, your immune system fights germs. It is your body's defense system. In most allergic reactions, however, it is responding to a false alarm.
Some studies have shown a link between vaccinations and food allergies.[1] [2]
Symptoms
Allergies can cause a runny nose, sneezing, itching, rashes, swelling or asthma. Symptoms vary. Although allergies can make one feel bad, they are usually not fatal. However, a severe reaction called anaphylaxis is life-threatening.
