What's the purpose of releasing histamines during an allergy attack
2006-07-04 15:59:13 · 3 answers · asked by tonylee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I read in article while I was waiting in the doctors office last week and it said that it it is a defensive reaction by the bldy but it over reacts sometimes and that's why people get allergies. Your nose and wyes start running to get rid of the allergens but supposedly it is not really known why a lot of peoples bodies over react the way they do.
2006-07-04 16:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by doreencirillo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind an allergic response is an improper response. There are 2 cell types that contain histamine granules, they are mast cells, and basophils. In the type 1 hypersensitivity reaction Ige antibodies surround these cells. As soon as the person is exposed to the allergen, bee sting, or peanuts ... then the allergen binds to the antibodies and tears the cells open releasing large quantities of histamine in the body. Not good, can go into shock, and possibly fatal.
2006-07-04 16:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to worn the body that somethings is wrong,all the symptoms ar caused by histamines
2006-07-04 21:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by trouble 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋