How a body reacts to food allergies

By NICMARTINI
  • A person eats the substance for the first time that causes an allergic reaction

    A person eats the substance for the first time that causes an allergic reaction

  • Then the body makes an antibody that detects the bad substance

  • The antibody attaches itself to tissues all over the body waiting for the substance

    The antibody attaches itself to tissues all over the body waiting for the substance

  • When the substance enters the body again, the antibodies send out a signal to the body to release large amounts of histamine

    When the substance enters the body again, the antibodies send out a signal to the body to release large amounts of histamine

  • The histamine causes the body to irritation and swelling

    The histamine causes the body to irritation and swelling

  • The result of irritation is different depending on the person, it varies from hives, asthma, to anaphylaxis

    The result of irritation is different depending on the person, it varies from hives, asthma, to anaphylaxis