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What's the difference between an allergy vs chemical sensitivity?
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Immune vs Irritant: An allergic reaction involves the immune system reacting to a specific substance and causing symptoms such as rash, itching, hay fever, or asthma. A chemical sensitivity can be an irritant reaction or toxic reaction that causes direct damage to the skin, respiratory system or gastrointestinal system on contact.
Answered 3/26/2013
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