What are allergies?

An allergic reaction is an exaggerated response of the body’s immune system to a foreign substance such as dust or pollen. The immune system reacts by overproducing large amounts of the immunoglobulin E molecule, releasing histamine which in turn triggers inflammation and produces allergy symptoms. Antihistamines provides the most effective allergy symptom relief when taken at the first sign of your allergic symptoms.

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