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Yep, its like poisons that kill you by triggering an overreactive histamine response. The body's zealous desire to protect itself is precisely what kills it.
by javajosh 11y ago
Yep, its like poisons that kill you by triggering an overreactive histamine response. The body's zealous desire to protect itself is precisely what kills it.
- vollmond 11y agoI like that analogy. Can you give an example of a specific poison that does that?
- pjc50 11y agoNice try, terrorist.
- gregtidwell 11y agoPeanuts for some people.
- vollmond 11y agoOh. Right. Hmm.
- AdmiralAsshat 11y agoAutoimmune diseases like Lupus trigger something similar.
- javajosh 11y agoBasically any severe allergic reaction is a histamine response, AFAIK (IANAD). Bee stings, rotten fish, nut allergies, etc. Additionally, there are a large number of ailments that trick the body into attacking itself, like some forms of arthritis, and of course AIDS.