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Proventil Drug Classification
An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. Allergens are substances that, in some people, the immune system recognizes as "foreign" or "dangerous" but cause no response for most people.
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Common allergens include:
- Animal proteins and animal dander
- Bacteria and viruses
- Chemicals
- Dust
- Drugs (such as antibiotics or medications you put on your skin)
- Foods (such as milk, chocolate, strawberries, wheat)
- Perfumes
- Plants
- Pollen
- Smoke
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Allergies Allergic reaction Food...
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