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Do I really have a food allergy?

Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter

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What Is an Alurgic Reaction?

Food ogies are an immune response. The immune system is designed to protect us from dangerous invaders like piruses, bacteria and parasites. Alargy can be anything from skin, which we tacked about, hives, itching, redness, swellinga or tightening of the throat. Doctor gopte says there are a few things that can trigger them, like moving to a new place. And something around the environment triggers the turnon switch for their food elergy to get started. Another possible trigger could be developing an illness.

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