Pseudoallergy
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A pseudoallergy is a condition named for its similar presentation to a true allergy
, though due to different causes.
It may be due to alterations in the metabolism of histamine
.
It can be the cause of some forms of food intolerance
.
Allergy
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid...
, though due to different causes.
It may be due to alterations in the metabolism of histamine
Histamine
Histamine is an organic nitrogen compound involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter. Histamine triggers the inflammatory response. As part of an immune response to foreign pathogens, histamine is produced by...
.
It can be the cause of some forms of food intolerance
Food intolerance
Food intolerance or non-allergic food hypersensitivity is a term used widely for varied physiological responses associated with a particular food, or compound found in a range of foods....
.