Allergies denote a situation where your body induces a damaging immune response. If exposed to an allergen that incites an allergic reaction, your body may treat it as a hostile entity and respond vigorously. The responses can range from minor symptoms such as hives or headaches, to serious complications like sinus or respiratory issues and even escalate to a life-threatening state referred to as anaphylaxis, which necessitates the use of an epinephrine injection from a device akin to an EpiPen. A variety of methods can control less severe allergy symptoms, including avoiding the allergen, particularly in the case of food allergies, or using over-the-counter drugs like Benadryl for seasonal allergies. For certain allergies, injections or under-the-tongue dabs serve the purpose of directing the immune system to cease perceiving the allergen as harmful, thus ostensibly ‘healing’ the allergy. Some allergies are more common than others, and you can explore a list of 25 Of The Most Common Allergies.
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