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Person eats a food allergen with no negative responce
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IgE anitbody is formed and attcheches itself to cells found in tissues of cells all over the body
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The body is primed for the allergen
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Food allergen enters the body again
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The allergen binds to IgE antibodies and sends out signals for body to realease large amounts of histamine
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Histamine causes irritation and swelling in certain areas of the body-> Allergic Reaction
