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Step one
Someone eats a food that could create a reaction for the first time. -
Step two
The body creates an antibody, that detects and protects the body from harmful substances in the body. -
Step one
A person eats a food for the first time that could cause a reaction. -
Step one
A person consumes a food for the first time that could cause a reaction. -
Step two
The body senses a harmful substance and greats antibodies. -
Step three
Antibody attaches to all cells to allow the cells to get prepared if the food enters the body again -
Step Four
When the food enters the body again, the antibodies release signals to the rest of the body to tell it to release large amounts of histamine. -
Step five
Histamine causes swelling throughout body. -
Step 6
Reaction varies in every person, but each person has the same kind of reaction every time; it could be hives, swollen face, or shortness of breath