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The allergic process is called atopy, and occurs when a person comes into contact with an allergen. The allergen sets off a cascade of events in the immune system that leads to inflammation and hyperreactivity in the airways.
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Twice every year the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America analyzes a variety of factors to come up with the worst places to live in the United States. The factors they look at include: Pollen score Average medication use per patient Number of certified allergists There was quite a bit of movement on the list since last spring when the…
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