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Sneezes, Swelling, and Smart Defenses: The Science of Allergies
Why do peanuts, pollen, or pet dander make some of us sneeze or swell up—but not others? In this episode, Dr. Biology talks with immunologist Esther Borges Florsheim from Arizona State University to explore how allergies start, why they’re becoming more common, and what’s really going on when your immune system sounds the alarm.
From sniffles to “no peanuts, please,” get ready to learn how your body protects you—and sometimes overreacts—in surprising ways!
Read more: Toxic Response
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By Charles Kazilek (a.k.a. Dr. Biology) - School of Life Sciences, Arizona State UniversityWhy do peanuts, pollen, or pet dander make some of us sneeze or swell up—but not others? In this episode, Dr. Biology talks with immunologist Esther Borges Florsheim from Arizona State University to explore how allergies start, why they’re becoming more common, and what’s really going on when your immune system sounds the alarm.
From sniffles to “no peanuts, please,” get ready to learn how your body protects you—and sometimes overreacts—in surprising ways!
Read more: Toxic Response
Immune system comic book: Viral Attack
Read more: PLOSable science stories
If you have not already, please subscribe to the podcast so you can be notified about new episodes.