Allergic reactions
Allergic reaction is a sensitivity to a specific substance, called an allergen, that is contacted through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed or injected. The body's reaction to an allergen can be mild, such as a localized rash, or life-threatening, such as anaphylactic shock.
Review Date:
5/18/2006
Reviewd By:
Donald Accetta, MD, MPH., President, Allergy & Asthma Care, PC, Taunton, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.