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"There's quite good evidence that in kids who get infected with particular viruses that affect the nose and lungs, the particular timing of that infection coincides with a heavy exposure to an inhaled allergen like ragweed," he said. The coincidental viral infection causes its damage, interfering with the normal sensitization process. Then the immune system reacts to the proteins as a threat, which it normally would not do. Seasonal allergies Features Why we get allergies The four seasons of hay fever Symptoms Treatments However, this is not just a one-off case of bad timing. Once the allergic reaction happens, it is established as the pattern the immune system will follow when it encounters those proteins again in the future. The same pattern will be instigated when the immune system encounters similar proteins, part of the explanation for why people have multiple allergies.
Originally posted by k21968
Long story short I have had allergies my entire life. (45 years). I have had allergy tests which show I am allergic to practically everything (dust, mold, grass, weeds, trees, all citrus fruits including tomatoes, and anything with fur).
edit on 7-9-2013 by k21968 because: (no reason given)