An allergy is a reaction of your immune system to a foreign substance that isn't normally detrimental to your body. Allergens are foreign substances that cause allergic reactions. Certain foods, pollen, and pet dander are examples. Allergies can be caused by a variety of substances, and the symptoms can range from minor to life-threatening. One of the key factors linked to the onset and persistence of asthma is allergy. When a person reacts to things in the environment that are normally innocuous to most people, they are said to have an allergy. Allergens are compounds that can be found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, foods, and some drugs. The majority of allergy reactions are mild to moderate in severity and do not create significant difficulties. Identifying the origin of an allergy and taking actions to decrease exposure to the allergen is the core of allergen avoidance or minimisation.
Immunology is the study of higher species' immune systems in relation to illness. Immunology is a branch of biology that studies the construction and function of the immune system, as well as the biological distinction of self and non-self and the use of antibody-based laboratory techniques or immunoassays. Microbes (organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites), viruses, cancer cells, and toxins are all examples of foreign antigens that the immune system works to defend the skin, respiratory passages, intestinal tract, and other areas from. Innate immunity and adaptive immunity can be thought of as two "lines of defence" in the immune system. Immunology is a fascinating and diverse field of biological science. Since Dr. Jenner pioneered smallpox vaccines in the 18th century, we've learned a lot about immunology. He's generally referred to as the "father of immunology." Immune responses are also now being recognized as important in the development of many common illnesses that aren't traditionally thought to be immunological, such as metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases.
- Allergic Diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Food Allergy
- Innate Immunity
- Myeloid Cells
- Occupational and Environmental Allergy
- Primary Immune Deficiencies
- T-Cell Immunology
