Give reasons for the following statements. 1. Allergy is an overreaction of body's immune system. 2. Food allergy can affect cardiovascular system
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1. When a harmless substance such as dust, mold or pollen is encountered by a person who is allergic to that substance, the immune system may overreact. It may produce antibodies that attack the allergen.
2. A link between allergy and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, resulting from over activity of the immune system in allergic diseases and increased synthesis of pro-inflammatory mediators, which has been well documented in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.
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