What are Allergic Reactions?

What is an allergic reaction? Normally, the immune system functions as the body’s defense against invading germs such as bacteria and viruses. In most allergic reactions, however, the immune system is responding to a false alarm. When an allergic person first comes into contact with an allergen, the immune system treats the allergen as an invader... Read Article »

Allergy Terms You Need to Know

Definitions Allergy An allergy is an abnormal or exaggerated response of a person’s immune system to a substance in their environment which is generally a harmless substance. This substance (which can be, for example, animal dander, certain foods, dust, mold, and/or pollen) is called an allergen. The outward bodily manifestation of this abnormal or... Read Article »