Food allergy

Immune System Timeline

By jgealy1
  • First

    Food is eaten that an individual might be allergic to
  • Second

    When the food allergen is eaten the first time, a IgE antibody attaches itself to cells found in the tissues in cells all over the body. Now the body is ready if the food allergen is eaten again.
  • Third

    When the food allergy is eaten again, the allergen binds to IgE antibodies and sends out signals to release histamine.
  • Fourth

    This histamine causes irritation and/or swelling in certain areas in your body.
  • Fifth

    This is an food allergy