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What is my body trying to do when it has an allergic reaction to something? (zerobytes.monster)

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The original post: /r/askscience by /u/TightBarber5307 on 2024-10-21 01:29:15.

My understanding is that having an allergic reaction is a result of our immune system over reacting, but what exactly is our body aiming for when it breaks out into hives or has any other kind of physical effects of an allergic reaction?

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