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": "assistant", "content": "Sometimes my allergies act up. Particularly during pollen season. Do you have any?"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have really bad allergies!  There is a lot of pollen in my area as well.  Not sure what I can do about it though."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yea. Allergies are caused by immune system hypersensitivity to the environment. It's a real pain"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Is there a recommended way to deal with the symptoms or minimize exposure?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Just medication, as far as I know and trying to avoid the allergen as much as possible"}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yeah, I take claritin right now.  Would an inhaler help with allergies?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That's usually better for asthma related symptoms, if you get that as part of your immune response. Allergies can include hay fever, food allergies, and other types as well."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh, I see.  Do allergies make you feel like you have a cold, or is it unrelated?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "They definitly do as they provide the same run-down feeling and sometimes congested feeling. Symptoms usually include red eyes, rashes, sneezing, etc. Many different types"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That may be why I feel like I have a cold after mowing the lawn.  Interesting.  I should probably wear a face mask then, right?"}]