There are FOUR Distinct Types of Allergic Reactions

When people think of allergic reactions, they incorrectly believe there is only one kind... the kind that makes a person's nose run or the rash that appears after eating a food one is allergic to. Sounds simple, but sadly it is WAY more complex than that. There are actually 4 distinct types of allergic reactions that occur. All images courtesy of University of Georgia  unless otherwise specified. Type 1 This is the classic type of allergic reaction everyone is familiar with. General…

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Possible Novel Cure for Cat Allergy?

A research team in Canada has developed a possible cure for patients suffering from cat allergy using a novel type of allergy shot called peptide immunotherapy. To understand the significance of this development, one needs to understand how traditional allergy shots are made. Currently, allergy companies purify a protein called Fel d1 from cats and make a vial out of it. This purification process is like removing the corn kernels from a cornstalk to put into a can to sell at the supermark…

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