Food alergy

Immune System Guidelines

By AnnikaOlsen

  • Step 1

    Step 1
    First time food allergen was eaten. No outward response.

  • Step 2

    Step 2
    The first time a person eats a food allergen, an IgE antibody is formed and attaches itself to cells found in the tissues in cells all over the body.

  • Step 3

    Step 3
    The second time the allergen enters the body, the allergen binds to IgE antibodies.

  • Step 4

    Step 4
    After the allergen binds to the IgE antibodies, it sends out signals for the body to release large amounts of histamine.

  • Step 5

    Step 5
    Irritation and swelling occur in certain areas of the body, which is an allergic reaction.

  • Step 6

    Step 6
    Once an allergic occurs, it can manifest in many different ways such as the development of hives, anaphylaxis, and vomitting.