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": "It seems like my allergies are flaring up lately, since we're in the late summer and we've been getting tons of rain."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Same here. I have bad hay fever cos of the aspen fluffs. Allergies also include food allergies, dermatitis, asthma, and anaphylaxis"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I'm allergic to Septra. Do you know what causes allergies to medications?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Could be environmental or genetic. In any case, an allergy is always your body's immune system over-responding to a perceived threat"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Maybe I have a weak immune system. They are always so bad when the seasons change!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "No it's the opposite - means your immune system is too strong and vigilant. Season change is common - a lot of people are allergic to pollen "}, {"role": "user", "content": "That dastardly pollen! I wish it would all go away! Is there anything I can do to lessen the effect of pollen allergies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Well you want to lessen the effect of your body's anti-inflammatory response (usually histamines). You can try OTC pills, and if those don't work there are shots and other treatments available from your doctor"}]