A food allergy happens when the body falsely recognizes some of the proteins in the foods as harmful. It then triggers an abnormal immune response, including releasing chemicals like histamine, which causes inflammation. Symptoms range from...
Read More ›A person with a weak immune system is likely to get infections more frequently than most other people. They tend to have a high frequency of recurrence of infections like pneumonia, meningitis, bronchitis, and skin infections. The other...
Read More ›Allergen immunotherapy is an extensive medical treatment for allergies, which can either be administered through oral, sublingual, or subcutaneous (allergy shots). It works by gradually exposing the person to a specified amount of allergen until...
Read More ›What causes allergies? It varies for each person, but the common triggers are airborne allergens, insect stings, certain foods (particularly peanuts, fish, milk, and eggs), and medications like penicillin. Allergy testing done by experts is...
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