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 | 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 |