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": "What can you tell me about allergies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Allergies are usually caused by a hypersensitivity of your immune system to your surrounding environment, so it could be caused by many things."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Have humans always had them?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It seems like it is possible, especially having symptoms like red eyes, a runny nose, and sneezing! Luckily there are products to help ease those symptoms."}, {"role": "user", "content": "What percent of the population deals with it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I am not sure the exact numbers, but I know the numbers seem to be rising for kids with asthma and food allergies. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "How is it treated?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Some people go through allergen immunotherapy where you are actually exposed large amounts of the allergen to change your body's response."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's interesting. Do people ever die from allergies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Perhaps if people go through the allergen immunotherapy the benefits could last for years after treatment, which would help future generations. "}]