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adrenaline
Emergency treatment for anaphylaxis, administered by intra muscular injection.
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Allergen
A substance, which can cause an allergic reaction.
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allergenic
A substance (such as a food or pollen), that has the capacity to induce allergy.
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Allergy
An immune system response to a foreign substance that is harmless to most people.
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allergic reaction
An adverse reaction involving the immune system, caused by inhaling, swallowing, or touching a substance to which a person is sensitive. It can also follow injections of medicines, insect stings, or [..]
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allergist
Consultant in allergic diseases
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anaphylaxis
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antibodies
Substances produced by the body to protect itself against infection. Immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE) are produced by the body in an allergic reaction.
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antihistamine
Medications used to treat allergic reactions by blocking the action of histamine in the body.
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