The hives I get from some antihistamines aren't an allergy? Ok, thanks. What's the technical difference between an allergy and a sensitivity when you're talking about stuff that isn't life-threatening, only annoying?
This is predicated on my assumption that that antihistamines aren't protein-based; as far as I can tell, they aren't, but that doesn't mean they aren't for sure. You could be allergic to one of the binding agents in a common prep of those antihistamines, rather than the antihistamine itself. Hives don't always mean allergies; I get hives from touch if I don't dope up on antihistamines.
The difference is in exactly what's happening, and how it's treated. An allergic response is a specific series of events involving your immune system. The symptoms can be very similar with a sensitivity, but the standard anti-allergen regimes won't work.
Apologies for my long-windedness and general incoherence. I just got up and haven't had any tea yet.
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The difference is in exactly what's happening, and how it's treated. An allergic response is a specific series of events involving your immune system. The symptoms can be very similar with a sensitivity, but the standard anti-allergen regimes won't work.
Apologies for my long-windedness and general incoherence. I just got up and haven't had any tea yet.
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