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A ____ allergy may cause; hives, itchy skin, rash, facial swelling, wheezing, anaphylaxis.
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4
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The immune system produces __________ that are always on the alert for your particular allergen.
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5
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Nearly half of all the _________ in the United States develop allergies.
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7
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If you have a severe allergy, your doctor may give you an emergency ___________ shot to carry with you at all times.
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Allergy medications can help reduce your immune system reaction and ease ________.
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A tingling mouth, hives, anaphylaxis, or swelling of the mouth, tongue, face or throat may be caused by a ____ allergy.
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an oversensitivy to one or more common substances
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antibodies release a number of immune system chemicals, such as _________, that cause allergy symptoms.
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A nonitching rash or a runny nose are symptoms of an allergic _________.
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An allergy starts when the ______ system mistakes a normally harmless substance for a dangerous invader.
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is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
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Allergies can not be ______.
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Children are more likely to _______ an allergy than are adults.
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12
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Having ______ increases your risk of developing an allergy.
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For severe allergies or allergies not relieved by other treatment, your doctor may recommend allergy shots, known as _____________.
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