Is it possible for your body to not produce Antihistamines?
2007-08-26 00:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by b3mych3rio 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
The body doesn't produce antihistamines. Only histamine. Anti-histamines are synthetic drugs
2007-08-26 00:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok I will give an example about something now..
Lets say asthma....... it is a diseases that may be caused by inflammation problemes such as when there are some triggers (say pollen) the Th2 will help to stimulate the B cells to produce IgE (antibody) will be attached to the mast cells and here the mast cells will produce mediators including histamin (here the enrgy sensitivity has developed).
So antihistamines (histamin antagonists ..... terms in pharmacology) are not produced by the body and they are only synthetic drugs given to patients with allergy problems such as (Zyrtec).....
2007-08-26 01:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Heba A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These are produced by your in doctrine system for the very purpose of helping to ward of disease, in this case allergies. If your immune system is at risk then you could be in trouble. Sometimes your bodies primitive system doesn't really know what to do and overreacts, sending to many antihistamines into your system creating problems. A benadral tablet usually takes care of the problem or you simply sneeze your head off.
2007-08-26 00:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Sebastian is wrong. Your body does not produce antihistamines. They are totally synthetic and work to counteract the histamines that your body produces when confronted with allergens.
2007-08-26 00:45:55 · answer #4 · answered by witchnanny 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
nopers, antihistamines are a part of the body's natural defense system =) everyone's got 'em
2007-08-26 00:31:36 · answer #5 · answered by sebastian 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋