How Allergies Work Understanding The Process
The production of antibodies results in allergy symptoms, like runny nose, itchy eyes, cough, and hives. The most severe allergic reaction is anaphylaxis. This reaction is a life-threatening medical emergency that can cause a person to collapse or stop breathing. This article explains how allergies develop and what happens in the body when a reaction is life-threatening. The Process Allergies happen when you come in contact with an allergen. Your immune system produces antibodies, and when triggered, the antibodies cause the release of histamines....