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Allergic Reactions Definition
Common names:
  • Allergic Reactions
  • Allergy to Ant Bites
  • Allergy to Bee Stings
  • Allergy to Hornet Stings
  • Allergy to Insect Stings
  • Allergy to Wasp Stings
  • Ant Allergy
  • Ant Bite Allergy
  • Bee Allergy
  • Bee Sting Allergy
  • Hornet Allergy
  • Hornet Sting Allergy
  • Insect Sting Allergy
  • Reaction due to Allergies
  • Reaction to Ant Bites
  • Reaction to Bee Stings
  • Reaction to Insect Stings
  • Reaction to Wasp Stings
  • Wasp Allergy
  • Wasp Sting Allergy
A person who has allergic reactions is unusually sensitive to a harmless substance, called an allergen. The allergen causes inflammation of the skin, eyes, lungs or intestines.

Common symptoms include:
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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