Food allergy: Definition from Answers.com
food allergy ( ′füd ′alərjē ) ( immunology ) A hypersensitivity to certain foods
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It depends. it has been speculated that if one is allergic to jojoba oil, then
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allergen: Definition from Answers.com
2. an extract of any substance known to cause allergy. Allergens are used to
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Latex allergy: Definition from Answers.com
latex allergy n A hypersensitivity to natural rubber latex in which symptoms may
... Latex is known to cause 2 of the 4 (or 5) types of hypersensitivity. ...
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There are two allergy tests that the allergist will usually conduct. ...
Something that sets off an allergy attack is known as an allergen. ...
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hypersensitivity: Definition from Answers.com
See also Allergy. Hypersensitivities have been classified into four main types
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antihistamine: Definition from Answers.com
H-2 receptor antagonists are much newer. Histamine stimulates gastric acid ...
Common allergens include dog and cat hair, dust mites, grass and tree pollen,
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anaphylaxis: Definition from Answers.com
Anaphylaxis may occur after ingestion, skin contact, injection of an allergen or
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RAST test: Definition from Answers.com
1, 0.35 - 0.69, LOW OF ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IgE. 2, 0.70 - 3.49, MODERATE LEVEL OF
ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IgE. 3, 3.50 - 17.49, HIGH LEVEL OF ALLERGEN SPECIFIC IgE ...
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