i have horrible allergies.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little or no problem in most people. These diseases include hay fever, food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms may include red eyes, an itchy rash, sneezing, a runny nose, shortness of breath, or swelling. Food intolerances and food poisoning are separate conditions. Common allergens include pollen and certain food. Metals and other substances may also cause problems. Food, insect stings, and medications are common causes of severe reactions. Their development is due to both genetic and environmental factors. The underlying mechanism involves immunoglobulin E antibodies (IgE), part of the body's immune system, binding to an allergen and then to a receptor on mast cells or basophils where it triggers the release of inflammatory chemicals such as histamine. Diagnosis is typically based on a person's medical history. Further testing of the skin or blood may be useful in certain cases. Positive tests, however, may not mean there is a significant allergy to the substance in question.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have horrible allergies and I do not know a thing about it :("}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I am allergic to cats. My eyes get red and itchy, I start sneezing and I can't breath. I had to go to the hospital a few times. Do you know what you are allergic to?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Pollen! What actually happens to out body when we get a reaction?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It's a histamine reaction, which is an inflammatory chemical that makes us cough and sneeze. We can get them genetically or from the environment. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh wow! What can we get genetically? Allergies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, we can be born with the allergies already. Have you tried any medication to help with your symptoms?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That is crazy! I thought they were developed! I have tried Benadryl!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Benadryl is pretty good. It is most effective about 2 hours after you take it and can last up to 7 hours."}]