On Tue, 25 Jul 1995, Brian K. Cooley wrote:
 
> Allergies, which are essentially defects in the imune system, can exhibit
> themselves in a broad manner.  I have seen mosquito bites swell up to the
> size of a silver dollar on people that have incredibly poor immune
> systems.  However, they were never effected by apis stings.  If benedryl
> helps then it is an allergic reaction.
>
> Brian K. Cooley
> Environmental Consulting & Biological Services
> 1899 El Centro Drive
> Columbia, Missouri 65201
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>
 
It was my understanding that allergies resulted from an immune
system overreacting to an allergen, not from a weak immune system failing
to react. Any immunologists out there who could clarify the situation?
 
Tom