Information About Allergies
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007What are allergies?
Having allergies means that your body perceives a harmless substance (the allergen) as dangerous and is mounting an internal battle to take care of it. This hypersensitive process is called an allergic reaction.
What is an allergen?
An allergen is a substance which your body perceives as dangerous, but which a non-allergic person’s body ignores. Common allergens are pollen, molds, dust mites, animal dander, certain foods and medications, and latex.