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Someone eats a food that could create a reaction for the first time.
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The body creates an antibody, that detects and protects the body from harmful substances in the body.
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A person eats a food for the first time that could cause a reaction.
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A person consumes a food for the first time that could cause a reaction.
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The body senses a harmful substance and greats antibodies.
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Antibody attaches to all cells to allow the cells to get prepared if the food enters the body again
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When the food enters the body again, the antibodies release signals to the rest of the body to tell it to release large amounts of histamine.
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Histamine causes swelling throughout body.
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Reaction varies in every person, but each person has the same kind of reaction every time; it could be hives, swollen face, or shortness of breath