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Allergies


Allergies are the instinctive response created by the body when it is exposed to otherwise harmless external substances known as allergens, or allergy-causing agents. Allergies are commonly experienced and almost everything external to the human body can function as an allergen.
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Causes and Risk Factors

Allergies occur when the human body feels threatened by a foreign material. Allergens have direct contact with the skin, may be inhaled, and may be unconsciously ingested.

When the body perceives an external object as threatening, the immune system activates and counters the entry of the allergen through the production of antibodies known as Immunoglobulin E (IgE). The body's efforts to combat the perceived threat are expressed by the variety of symptoms associated with allergies.

When an individual is sensitive to a specific allergen, the allergen triggers hyperactivity which results in the experience of an allergic reaction. Individuals who are not sensitive to this allergen remain unaffected. Genetics are important in determining the susceptibilities to allergies. Children of individuals with allergies are more prone to acquiring similar allergies.


Living in an extremely sterile environment has been observed to inhibit the speed of the immune system which in turn increases the body’s susceptibility to allergies. Perhaps too much cleanliness is unhealthy!


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