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A Hint about Allergy

Minggu, 07 Februari 2021 - 00:30 | 37.17k
Doctor, best place to find out about your allergy. (Photo: Freepik)
Doctor, best place to find out about your allergy. (Photo: Freepik)

TIMESINDONESIA, JAKARTA – Have you ever had an allergy before? It's not a comfortable experience to have, right? But don't worry, scientist and doctor has found a better way to treat your allergy nowadays.

Allergies happens when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance called allergen. Some people will have an allergy towards shrimp, dust and and some another substance that doesn't seem harmful for someone else. 

According to Mayoclinic some will have minor irritation to severe reactions such as anaphylaxis that can cause death if it's improperly treated according to their immune system. 

The immune system in your body will produce substances known as antibodies. This antibodies will think that allergen is harmful (though its not) and fight for it.

The symptoms of allergy could vary depending on the substances involved. It could affect your airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system.

Someone will get a bigger chance to develop allergy if they have family history of asthma or allergies. Children or those people with asthma will also have a bigger chance for it.

If you find some symptoms of allergy on your body, you better contact your doctor for good. For severe symptoms you better call an ambulance to get an immediate response. (*)

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