Allergies are an inflamed reaction of the immune system caused by allergens - materials that the body recognizes as foreign but are generally not harmful. A person with allergies (which often times are contracted genetically) has a hyper-sensitive immune system. The immune system, which is meant to defend against threatening bacteria and viruses, will recognize the seemingly harmless allergen as something dangerous and release a chemical called histamine to fight it off. Histamine is responsible for most allergy symptoms including (but not limited to):
• Rashes
• Breathing problems
• Runny nose
• Itching
• Sneezing
• Headache
• Burning eyes
• Hives
• Rashes
• Breathing problems
• Runny nose
• Itching
• Sneezing
• Headache
• Burning eyes
• Hives