Understanding Allergies and Treatment Options What are Allergies?An allergy is an exaggerated immune system response to a substance that is otherwise harmless. When a person has an allergy, the immune system identifies a substance as an invader and releases antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE). The next time that person is exposed to the same substance, the immune system is primed to release chemicals like histamine that trigger...
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