Article: I've never had seasonal allergies before, but since moving to a new state I seem to be experiencing allergy symptoms. Do certain regions trigger allergies? How do I relieve the symptoms?(ASK THE DOCTOR: expert answers to your questions)(Brief article)

I've never had seasonal allergies before, but since moving to a new state I seem to be experiencing allergy symptoms. Do certain regions trigger allergies? How do I relieve the symptoms?

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To put it simply, allergies are the body's reactions to unknown stimuli. When you are exposed to anything new--whether it is inhaled, touched, or eaten--there is a chance that your body will react by releasing histamines and other chemicals into your system. In turn, these substances then trigger common allergy symptoms such as itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; shortness of breath; swelling; and even anaphylaxis. When you grow up in ...

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