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An allergy is an immune system response to something which is not directly dangerous to the body such dust, pollen, or certain foods. The most basic allergy symptoms inlcude snuffling, itchy eyes, and sneezing. An allergy can also cause skin rashes or hives often caused in reaction to medications. Hay fever is one example of a very common allergy which is a response to airborne pollen. Asthmatics are often allergic to dust mites.

Treatment of allergies include medication and allergy vaccination or desensitization. Desensitization treatment is by injecting gradually increasing doses of the allergen to which the patient is allergic. is the only known treatment that affects the natural course of an allergy. Other medication, such as by antihistamines and cortisone, can have the effect of reducing the symptoms.