Imune System Timeline

Step 1

Feb 8, 2016

Food enters the body for the first time

Step 2

Feb 9, 2016

Allergyn IgE antibody is formed and attached to cells. Now the body is primed.

Step 3

Feb 10, 2016

When food allergen enters the body again, the allergen binds to the IgE.

Step 4

Feb 11, 2016

The antibodies send out signals to the body

Step 5

Feb 12, 2016

Then the body releases large amounts of histamine

Step 6

Feb 13, 2016

This causes irritation and swelling