-
Person eats a food that can cause an allergic reaction.
-
Allergen and antibodies bind together and a signal is sent out to the body to release histamine.
-
The body creates an antibody the protein that finds the food to be harmful.
-
The antibody attaches itself to the cells in tissues found all over the body in case the allergen enters the body again.
-
Histamine causes irritation and complications with breathing and swelling of certain parts of the body.
-
Person develops hives, shortness of breath, anaphylaxis, or even death.
