OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
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allergy
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pathogen
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allergen
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antigen
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you are allergic to a substance such as dust, mold, or pollen and you come into contact with it, your immune system may overreact. It may make antibodies that attack the substance. Something that causes an allergic reaction is called an allergen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common allergy triggers include: Airborne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites and mold. Certain foods, particularly peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk.
Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental allergies involve an immune system overreaction to things that exist in our everyday surroundings, including home, work, and the great outdoors. You may also hear this immune system response referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis.