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Step 1
The person eats the allergen. -
Step 2
The body creates an antibody. -
Step 3
The antibody, attatches itself to cells found in tissues all over the body in order to prepare the body for if that allergen enters the body again. -
Step 4
When the food allergen enters the body again, the allergen binds to the antibodies and sends out signals to the body to release large amounts of histamine. -
Step 5
The histamine causes irritation and swelling in parts of the body. -
Step 6
This irritation then varies from person to person such as mild hives, shortness of breath, to anaphylaxis.
