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How does an airborne allergen (i.e. pollen dust dander etc.) affect the body?
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoAllergies are an overreaction of the body's natural defense system that helps fight infections (immune system). The immune system normally protects the body from viruses and bacteria by producing antibodies to fight them. In an allergic reaction, the immune system starts fighting substances that are usually harmless (such as dust mites, pollen, or a medicine) as though these substances were trying to attack the body.
This overreaction can cause a rash, itchy eyes, a runny nose, trouble breathing, nausea, and diarrhea.
An allergic reaction may not occur the first time you are exposed to an allergy-producing substance (allergen). For example, the first time you are stung by a bee, you may have only pain and redness from the sting.
If you are stung again, you may have hives or trouble breathing. This is all caused by the over response of the immune system.
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∙ 16y agoIt depends on the allergy - and the severity of the reaction. Common symptoms may be itching, sneezing, rashes, hives. Severe allergic reactions can in some cases lead to death.
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∙ 8y agoAsthma affects the body because it makes it hard to breath. Your airways begin to swell up and it blocks the air going in and out of the lungs. Without air your body can not function.
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∙ 13y agoit affects the body wth inflammation in nasal passage eyes and throat
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∙ 12y agoHayfever affects the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and air passages.
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What is an aeroallergen?
An aeroallergen is any form of airborne allergen, such as pollen.
Immune responses which affect adversely the host are often called what humoral response cellular response allergic response or natural immunity?
An allergic response is an immune over reaction to a harmless allergen such as pollen which will adversely affect the host, when the allergen is pollen this causes hayfever.
How do cats affect asthma?
Cat dander because of all the pollen and dust found in the dander.
Is pollen a carcinogen?
Pollen is not a known carcinogen. It is a well-known allergen. Pollen has not been found to cause cancer.
Which type of stimulus is an allergen such as pollen?
External Stimulus
Does this vaccume get pet dander from carpet?
This hoover will absolutely remove pet dander as well as dust and pollen.
Does pollen cause hayfever?
Yes, if you are allergic to it. There all sorts of pollen and the main ones that cause hayfever are grass tree and weed pollens. Mould spores also trigger allergies. It all depends on your sensitivity level or trigger point. If you have a low trigger point to a particular allergen - whether it is pollen or dust or pet dander - then it won't take much of that allergen getting in to your body through your nose to trigger your reaction. If you have a high trigger point then you might only get a reaction on the worst of the pollen days - or maybe you won't react at all because you never reach your trigger level. So reducing the amount of allergen in your immediate vicinity will help with hayfever. That's why people use pollen blockers and pollen barriers on their nose, and it's also why air purifiers in the home can be helpful.
The word airborne is this a noun or an adjective?
The word 'airborne' is an adjective, a word thatdescribesa noun: airborne pollen, airborne troops.
What will the Honeywell HHT-011 Compact Air Purifier remove from the air?
Th HEPA filter captures 99% of airborne particles 2 microns or larger. This includes smoke, pet dander, pollen, dust and mold spores.
Will hepa filters effective remove pet dander from the air?
Yes hepa filters remove dander as well as dust and pollen
What is another word for pollen?
Another word for pollen is dander. Pollen is a powder substance that is produced by flowers. It can be spread from flower to flower by the wind or insects.
Substance capable of causing specific hypersensitivity in the body pollen dust?
allergen
