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Here’s a step-by-step guide through the process.

An allergic response leads to a cascade of reactions from different cells in your body.

These responses differ in how quickly the allergic symptoms develop.

It’s your body’s response to what it deems to be a foreign substance.

Allergic reactions occur when your immune system goes into overdrive.

 

It appears to be a combination of your genes and environment.

 

Allergic disease is on the rise and can greatly impact quality of life

Be specific about the level of medical intervention you would desire if you cannot express it.

The focus is on keeping you comfortable and pain-free as you continue with active treatment.

What’s “normal,” and what requires medical attention.