Food Allergy

step 1

Oct 3, 2017

A person consumes an allergen

step 2

Oct 4, 2017

After the subject consumes the allergen, the body immediately makes an antibody

step 3

Oct 5, 2017

the antibody then will attach itself to the cells located through the entire body to prepare for another consumption of the allergen

step 4

Oct 6, 2017

then when the food allergen enters the body once more, the allergen attaches itself to the antibodies and then sends signals out to release histamine.

step 5

Oct 7, 2017

the release of the histamine causes irritation and swelling throughout the body.

step 6

Oct 8, 2017

Some of the results of the swelling and irritation can vary depending on the persons but can cause hives, anaphylaxis, and shortness of breath.