ALLERGY COMPREHENSIVE PROFILE

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance like pollen, dander, food etc. When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify a particular allergen as harmful. This leads to problems in your skin, sinuses, airways & digestive system. Severity of allergy varies from person to person. Common allergy triggers are: Airborne allergens like pollen, animal dander, house dust, mites; Foods like peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, eggs, fish, milk; Insect bite like bee or wasp; Medicines like penicillin; Latex or other substances you touch. You are more likely to develop allergies if there is a family history or if you suffer from Asthma.