IgE protects our body – What is It?

IgE protects our body – What is It?

IgE has a primary role in protecting our body – but what is it? Let’s talk about IgE – Immunoglobulin E. It’s a type of antibody that our immune cells called B cells produce in response to allergens, pathogens, cancer cells, and other threats....
Why are some people just sensitized and others allergic?

Why are some people just sensitized and others allergic?

Why are some people just sensitized and others allergic? Allergies can be a major source of discomfort for many people, causing symptoms like sneezing, coughing, and hives. Some people are more prone to developing allergies than others, and there are a number of...
Pollination and Allergy How To Prepare

Pollination and Allergy How To Prepare

In Florida, symptoms worsen during early spring Pollens, tiny particles that travel in the air or carried by insects, are male cells of flowering plants and essential to plant fertilization. However, if it is windy while pollination is in progress, there exists a...
What is an Allergic Reaction?

What is an Allergic Reaction?

Why is this not happening to my friend, Erica?” Lauren, an 18-year-old college student, used to have a mildly runny and stuffy nose, mostly in the fall. While on springbreak, she spent several hours at an outdoor barbecue and developed episodes of sneezing, runny...