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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Antibodies formed in response to the allergens lead to the release of histamine, which is what produces allergic symptoms.
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Certain foods seem to contain more potent allergens than others.
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Half the children received shots designed to provide immunity to seven allergens such as dust mites and pollens.
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Obviously, avoiding exposure to allergens is the best way to prevent allergic reactions.
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The antibodies are protein molecules that can fit on to an allergen and inactivate it.
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The dust mite, which thrives in warm, moist air, is the greatest source of allergens for asthmatics.
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You should also be suspicious of foods that are known to be potent allergens.