Allergy Timeline

  • Allergen Makes Contact

    The allergen was eaten, inhaled, touched the skin or any other way contact could be made.
  • IgE Antibody is formed

    IgE Antibody is formed
  • Antibody Attaches to Cells All Over the Body

  • Allergen Makes Contact Again

    The allergen has made contact with the body for the second time now and is ready to attack the body.
  • Allergen Bonds to IgE

  • Body Releases Histamine

    Body Releases Histamine
  • Allergic Reaction

    Redness, Itchiness, or whatever reaction a specific person has is now occuring