Episode 103: What Causes Allergies?

Some people, including Akshay, are allergic to certain things. These can be pollen, milk, nuts, and even dust! Allergies can cause the body to react to these things and make them sick. But, what causes people to be allergic to some things and what goes in in their bodies when they have an allergic reaction? In this episode, Akshay takes you inside the human body to discover what allergies are and what goes on inside of our bodies!

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