Allergy Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Definition and Historical Context of Allergies The term “allergy,” derived from the Greek meaning “other working” or “altered reaction,” was coined in 1906 by Austrian pediatrician Clemens von Pirquet to describe an exaggerated, detrimental immune response to substances that are harmless to the majority of the population. Medically classified primarily as a Type I hypersensitivity […]