Blog 14: Allergies

Perhaps it's because I have it too, which explains why I dislike talking about allergies. My eyes water, even when I'm not sad, which makes me sad. My nose itches a whole bunch, and I start dripping mucus out of them like I was melting on the inside. Plus, the sneezing makes others think I'm sick, when in reality I'm not.
Allergies are an over exaggerated response to substances that would not have caused such responses in people with normal circumstances. It is an immediate response and often referred to as hypersensitivity. When the allergens enter the system, huge amounts of white blood cells called masts cells are formed on site, resulting in an extreme inflammatory response. Symptoms range from, but are not limited to: allergic conjunctivitis, itchiness and runny nose.
Allergens that are airborne cause the symptoms when they reach the eyes, nose, and lungs. Breathing in allergens can also lead to asthmatic symptoms, due to constricting airways and overproduction of mucus. Aside from airborne allergens, those from food or insects can cause symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.