It sure is hard to put a good title on some of these questions. I am 29 and I have never had allergies but my dad said that he was the same way until he turned 40. Now he gets them really bad.
So for someone like myself who does not have allergies, does this mean my immune system is stronger/ weaker or smarter/dumber than someone who does have them? I understand that your system views these incoming bodies as potentially harmful, so they attack the bodies and you become sick.
2006-10-16 16:43:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
It is not whether your immune system is weak or strong but how it is reacting to allergens. The mast cells are the weak point in a person with allergic reactions. If they are not working right they can send the wrong signals and cause a allergic reaction. The stronger the immune system the stronger the reaction (usually) but it also depends on how bad the mast cells are. If you can strengthen the mast cells (bioflavinoids are great for this) you can eliminate allergies. I have read studies that show total elimination of allergies with the right dose of this supplement.
The other nice part of bioflavonoids is there is no such thing as to much.
2006-10-16 17:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Know it all 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, my friend, allergies have nothing at all to do with the immune system. You're confusing antihistamines with antibodies. And yes, you can "develop" allergies later in life. We all have allergies. But we aren't always exposed to what we're allergic to. It may half a world away. And we can have tolerances and be exposed over and over until we reach the limit of that tolerance and react to the allergen.
So when you say you've never had allergies, that's not true. You've either never been exposed to what you're allergic to or you haven't yet reached the limits of your tolerance.
2006-10-16 18:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the contrary, i have indeed heard your immune system is somewhat "stronger" cuz of their defense against the allergens. thing is, it over does it, which causes the allergies. and it is quite common that people develop allergies later in life. it can also depend on any changes in your environment. many things can contribute to it, including stress issues. basically, nothing is impossible when it comes to allergies. but if you ever get them, don't fret cuz they are controllable. hope i helped!
2006-10-16 16:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a quick easy overview of allergies and immune systems:
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/immune.html
2006-10-16 17:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe allergies have anything to do with the immune system.
I have never heard of anyone developing allergies later in life, usually it's the other way around.. I'm not saying I don't believe you, I'm just speaking from my own experience.
Most people, such as myself and other family members, develop allergies as children and then "grow out of them".
2006-10-16 16:46:07 · answer #5 · answered by SouthernBelle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they get stronger when u become sick that's y in some shots they expose you to a small dose of the virus so your immune system can fight it and build up strength to fight it so u won't get sick
if u let yourself fight it without medication then u most likely will be able to fight it easier
2006-10-16 16:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible your father always had allergies, but was just never exposed to them until recently.
2006-10-16 16:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Drew H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋