What Causes Allergic Reactions?

March 1, 2009 by mbelcher · Leave a Comment
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It seems that we’re always being told to stop and smell the flowers. It’s a metaphor, but it also illustrates one of life’s simple pleasures. But what if one whiff of those blossoms has you sneezing and running for the medicine cabinet? If you’re an allergy sufferer, you know how quickly an allergic reaction can happen, and how draining they can be to your mind and body. Read more

The Immune System and Allergies

March 1, 2009 by mbelcher · Leave a Comment
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Most people can be around dust, pollen, and pet hair without any problem. But for millions of allergy sufferers, these airborne allergens are misery waiting to happen. That’s because their immune systems overreact to the presence of allergens, treating the substances like foreign invaders and launching an offensive. Read more