Why Evolution Hasn't Gotten Rid of Allergies

Credits:
Narrator/Writer: Stephanie Sammann

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[vamsibalam]

After all, the weirdest it can get is, being allergic to allergy medication.

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[manuelalfaro]

I really liked the way this explanation was: showing the "bad guy" inside of your body is in fact the good guy

[colleenmarin]

As a person who suffers from allergies from sources such as seasonal, pets, dust and mold, I appreciate a video that delves deep into this topic. It's good to know that researchers are working on this. Glad to get here via Tom Scott

[harrybuttery]

I don't think mice get anywhere near enough credit for what we put them through...

[mikeyoung]

I had a scratch test done when I was 5 back in the '60's and was allergic to over 200 things. Through my teen years, my sinuses would close completely during certain times of the year with no meds available. Then in adulthood, the allergies lessened to just a mild annoyance. Now past 60 they have come back with a vengeance but at least we have meds for it because without the meds the allergies are overwhelming. I enjoyed the video.

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[RohitPant]

Good job bringing this topic to light. I've read enough BS on Facebook regarding allergies & the crazier treatments prescribed there. This video needs to go viral for everyone to get the basics.
Also, amazing revision on how it's the histamines that get released post-allergies. The animation really cemented it for me.

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[LivingNihilism]

I learned so much in a very short amount of time. I probably wont be able to remember details like specific names of the parasites or the cells, but I will now forever know how allergies work. Thank you.

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[davidschaftenaar]

You are one of the few on YouTube who still teaches me things I didn't already know :) Thank you so much!
I've been on antihistamines for the last sixteen years - no idea what I'm allergic to, but its literally everywhere it seems xD ... So I'm especially happy you decided to shine your light onto this particular topic.

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"...and my favorite, almost-but-not-quite sneezing."
It's a mood, lol.