What Are Allergies?
By: Joe Dively
You know how they make you feel (runny nose, itchy eyes, tired and cranky), but what are allergies? An allergy is your immune system's reaction to certain plants, animals, and even foods. When your immune system confuses something in your environment (the allergen) with a bacteria or virus that could make you sick, it attacks! The allergy symptoms you experience are your body’s way of handling your immune systems over jealousness in protecting your body from harm.
The most common allergic reaction people experience are sneezing and wheezing. It is usually caused by these common allergens:
-Dust mites (tiny insects that live in dust).
-Protein found in the dander (dry skin), saliva (spit), urine (pee), or other things from some animals.
-Grass, flower, and tree pollen (the fine dust from plants).
-Mold and mildew (small living things that grow in damp places).
-Foods, such as milk, wheat, soy, eggs, nuts, seafood, and legumes which include peas, beans, and peanuts.
-Latex (stretchy stuff that some of the gloves doctors and dentists use are made of)
Some of these allergens can cause sneezing, a runny nose, itchy eyes and ears, and a sore throat. Allergies to foods, however, can be more serious, causing hives. Vomiting and even breathing difficulties.
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