Doctor explains what histamine is from @wyndlyteam
A doctor explains the function of histamine in the body. He defines it as a molecule released during an allergic reaction, details the physiological process of how it causes symptoms like congestion and itchiness, explains that this is often an overreaction, and briefly mentions treatment options like immunotherapy and histamine in foods.
Creator: @wyndlyteam on TikTok
Transcript
What is histamine? You've probably heard about antihistamines, especially in the context of allergies, but you may be wondering what are histamines? Histamines are molecules that are released by your body when they're exposed to something you're allergic to, like pet dander or pollen or dust mite or good allergy. Histamine is released by special cells called best cells and what happens is histamine causes your blood vessels to go from being small to being big. This causes more blood to go to the
Topics: Health, Wellness, Education
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