The Reasons and causes of having various Allergic Reactions
The Reasons and causes of having various Allergic Reactions Allergies are familiar to everyone and affect about one in three at some time in their lives. There are many different sources of allergy, and symptoms range from very mild to potentially life-threatening. Allergy is one of the major factors associated with the cause of and persistence of asthma. An allergy develops when a person’s immune system over-reacts to objects — called an allergen — in the environment. These allergens are found in house dust mites, foods, drugs, insect stings, pets, pollen, latex, and molds. An allergen for one person may not be a dilemma for another person, and everyone reacts differently. Allergy Reactions What Causes an Allergic Reaction? Almost anything can trigger an allergic reaction. • The body's immune system involves the white blood cells, which produce antibodies. • This antibody type pr