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An allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity disorder of the [[Immune system]]. They occur when a persons immune system reacts to harmless substances. They are caused by excessive activation of two types of [[White blood cells]]; [[Basophils]] and [[Mast cells]]. These cells are activated by a type of antibody called [[Immunoglobulin E]] (IgE), which results in an inflammatory response. <ref name="[1]">Kay AB (2000). "Overview of 'allergy and allergic diseases: with a view to the future'". Br. Med. Bull. 56 (4): 843–64. doi:10.1258/0007142001903481. PMID 11359624.</ref> | An allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity disorder of the [[Immune system]]. They occur when a persons immune system reacts to harmless substances. They are caused by excessive activation of two types of [[White blood cells]]; [[Basophils]] and [[Mast cells]]. These cells are activated by a type of antibody called [[Immunoglobulin E]] (IgE), which results in an inflammatory response. <ref name="[1]">Kay AB (2000). "Overview of 'allergy and allergic diseases: with a view to the future'". Br. Med. Bull. 56 (4): 843–64. doi:10.1258/0007142001903481. PMID 11359624.</ref> | ||
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Allergic Reaction
An allergic reaction is a hypersensitivity disorder of the Immune system. They occur when a persons immune system reacts to harmless substances. They are caused by excessive activation of two types of White blood cells; Basophils and Mast cells. These cells are activated by a type of antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which results in an inflammatory response. [1]
References
- ↑ Kay AB (2000). "Overview of 'allergy and allergic diseases: with a view to the future'". Br. Med. Bull. 56 (4): 843–64. doi:10.1258/0007142001903481. PMID 11359624.