Each time IgE is produced, the IgE molecules attach themselves to mast cells that are found in large numbers in the eyes, nose, lungs, intestines, and immediately beneath the skin. These mast cells contain many chemicals, including a substance called histamine which, when released into the body, can cause runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching, hives, and wheezing. These effects are recognized as allergy symptoms. This trapping causes an immediate release of the chemicals from the mast cells, thus causing an allergic reaction. In some cases, reactions can occur in several places throughout the body.
Avoidance is the best defense against allergies.
Medications may help relieve symptoms, but they do not alter the allergy immune response. Often people take allergy shots because they don't want to take medications every day. Allergy shots can put your allergies into remission. Our practices include both clinical care delivery and research.