Allergies happen when your immune system gets confused. Its job is to fight threats like germs, but sometimes it treats harmless things, such as pollen or dust, as dangerous invaders. Your body produces antibodies and releases chemicals such as histamine. This false “alarm” can cause swelling, sneezing, itchy skin, watery eyes, or hives. That is why some people can’t eat certain foods without their throat swelling, go near flowers without sneezing, or pet animals without getting hives.
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1. What does the body produce now?
2. Why does the system get confused?
3. How many things cause false alarms?
1. When does your throat feel bad?
2. Who should you see for allergies?
3. Where can dust hide at home?
Allergies happen when your immune system gets confused. Its job is to fight threats like germs, but sometimes it treats harmless things, such as pollen or dust, as dangerous invaders. Your body produces antibodies and releases chemicals such as histamine. This false “alarm” can cause swelling, sneezing, itchy skin, watery eyes, or hives. That is why some people can’t eat certain foods without their throat swelling, go near flowers without sneezing, or pet animals without getting hives.
