As A Treatment"...People with allergies have an allergic antibody called IgE (immunoglobulin E) in their body..."
As A Treatment"...general rule, inhaled allergens such as dust mites, tree, grass or weed pollens will produce respiratory symptoms and ingested (food) allergies will produce skin and/or gastrointestinal symptoms or anaphylaxis..."
As A Treatment"...Common allergies come from ... Proteins from furry pets, which are found in their skin secretions (dander), saliva and urine (it's actually not their hair);..."
As A Treatment"...Upon encountering an allergen, IgE activates special cells called mast cells, which in turn release chemicals called mediators -- such as histamine, the chemical that causes redness and swelling..."
As A Treatment"...To determine which specific substances are triggering your allergies, your allergist/immunologist can test your skin or your blood by using tiny amounts of commonly troublesome allergens..."