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Response  Posted Dec 18 2008 7:30pm An allergic reaction is your
bodies' natural response to substances that your body is highly
sensitive to. Some people's bodies react differently to
different substances, which is why everyone is not allergic to
the same thing(s). There are also varying degrees of allergic
reactions that vary from mild reactions, such as a small rash,
to severe reactions that can be fatal.  If you have ever had an
allergic reaction it was caused by your exposure to an allergen.
Allergens are substances that can promote the production of
histamine in our bodies. This histamine is what causes the
uncomfortable symptoms that come about when we encounter
allergens.  The most common symptoms of an allergic reaction
include:  * Severe nasal congestion * Sneezing * Runny nose *
Rashes * Red and itchy eyes * Clear nasal discharge * Hives *
Slight swelling  There are many differe