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I wonder what exposure is necessary to boost the immune system's handling of specific allergens. Are there immune-boosting workshops where children are exposed
by dpflan 10y ago
I wonder what exposure is necessary to boost the immune system's handling of specific allergens. Are there immune-boosting workshops where children are exposed to allergens of all kinds (perhaps gradually increasing the exposure)? What is the economic impact of having a strong immune system vs weak immune system?
- throwanem 10y ago> Are there immune-boosting workshops where children are exposed to allergens of all kinds (perhaps gradually increasing the exposure)? Yes. They're called "the outside world", and hard as this is to believe, you can sometimes even find your child a spot in one free of charge!
- dpflan 10y agoHeh, this is true, definitely the cheapest and probably the most fun for the children. But, what about a process that takes less time and can introduce allergens from around the world?
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- throwanem 10y agoWell, of course, may a merciful God forfend we allow children to waste time. Gotta make sure Junior's up to the admission process for a top-tier pre-K, after all.
- a_c_s 10y agoThis is a bit pedantic, but allergies are the result of an overactive immune system, not a weak one. The immune system is treating harmless particles (pollen, dander, etc.) as dangerous pathogens that need to be dealt with harshly (sneezing, runny noses, etc.)
- dpflan 10y agoAs I am no expert but curious about exploring implications / applications, thanks for the clarity!