What Are Allergies?

Ever wondered what are allergies and how can I avoid them?
The term allergy applies to an abnormal reaction by your immune system to an antigen (like pollen, mold, pet dander, or certain foods) that is usually not harmful.

Allergies come in a variety of forms and vary in severity from mildly bothersome to life-threatening.
An estimated one-fifth of the Western Hemisphere's population suffers from allergies. Most allergic reactions are not serious, but some, such as anaphylaxis, can result in an inability to breathe or a severe drop in blood pressure and can be fatal.

For most individuals, allergies are a seasonal or situational problem causing unbearable symptoms. Common environmental exposures and foods trigger allergies and promote asthmatic attacks. No one knows why some people develop them, but heredity seems to play a role in their development. Allergies may flare up and subside throughout your life.

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Allergies can't be cured outright, but a variety of treatments are available to relieve the symptoms.
To learn about some possible natural allergy remedies, click here .

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