allergens
Immune system provocateurs
Allergens are substances that trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, pet dander, certain foods, and insect venom.
What functions as an allergen varies by person—peanuts are harmless to most but potentially deadly to others.
Food labels list allergens to help people avoid dangerous ingredients: Contains allergens: milk, soy, wheat.
Raised itchy skin reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
urticaria · angioedema · bronchospasm · rhinitis · eczema · rash · sneezing · congestion
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- antigenImmune response inducer
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
hypersensitivity · desensitization · immunotherapy · epitope · sensitization · cross-reactivity · inflammatory · prostaglandins
Edible underground legumes
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- wheatCereal crop for flour
soy · fish · sesame · latex · pollen · penicillin · sulfa · nickel
Fine settled particles
- moldForm-giving container
- mildewFungus from dampness
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
pollution · fumes · chemicals · formaldehyde · indoor · outdoor · ventilation · humidity
Floral reproductive grains
- ragweedHighly allergenic flowering plant
- grassesMonocot blade plants
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- hay-feverSeasonal pollen allergy
springtime · blooming · birch · oak · cedar · timothy · outdoor · airborne
Disaccharide in dairy
- glutenCereal grain protein
- caseinDairy phosphoprotein for industry
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- histamineAllergy-response compound
celiac · malabsorption · FODMAP · sulfites · MSG · digestive · bloating · cramping
Adrenal stress hormone
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
decongestant · immunotherapy · avoidance · desensitization · biologics · sublingual
hives
Raised itchy skin reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- wheezingHarsh, whistling respiration
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
anaphylaxis · urticaria · angioedema · bronchospasm · rhinitis · eczema · rash · sneezing · congestion · vomiting
histamine
Allergy-response compound
- antibodiesProteins targeting pathogens
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- antigenImmune response inducer
cytokines · hypersensitivity · desensitization · immunotherapy · epitope · sensitization · cross-reactivity · inflammatory · prostaglandins
peanuts
Edible underground legumes
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
wheat · soy · fish · sesame · latex · pollen · penicillin · sulfa · nickel · fragrance
dust
Fine settled particles
smoke · pollution · fumes · chemicals · formaldehyde · indoor · outdoor · ventilation · humidity · carpeting
pollen
Floral reproductive grains
hay-fever · springtime · blooming · birch · oak · cedar · timothy · outdoor · airborne · windborne
lactose
Disaccharide in dairy
histamine · celiac · malabsorption · FODMAP · sulfites · MSG · digestive · bloating · cramping
epinephrine
Adrenal stress hormone
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- inhalerPortable respiratory medication device
adrenaline · decongestant · immunotherapy · avoidance · desensitization · biologics · sublingual
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allergensimmunosuppressants
Drugs reducing body defenses
antihistamines · pathogens · corticosteroids · immunotherapy · toxins
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Vital dietary substances
pathogens · toxins · beneficial bacteria · probiotics · nourishment
- food allergensIngredients triggering adverse reactions
- allergen warningsNotices identifying reactive substances
- indoor allergens
- allergen labelsFood package sensitivity notices
- allergen labelingIdentifying reactive substances on packaging