An allergy is a response from the immune system that a foreign substance or allergen has invaded the body. These substances can be a variety from molds, to foods, chemical additives, drugs, animal dander and many other irritants. When a person comes into contact with an allergen, the immune system reacts by creating protective antibodies.
If a person’s body is receptive to an allergen, the immune...
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What Is Edema?
The human heart pumps about 5 quarts of blood per minute,
circulating oxygen, water, and nutrients into the capillaries. The blood floods
the vessel walls to reach all the bodies tissues.
When circulation is poor, fluid will build up in the tissues
which is the condition called “edema”. The cause of edema can be a blocked flow
of blood, an injury to the lymphatic or blood vessels, surgery, or...
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