Are allergies the same as autoimmune disorders?

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    Discovery Health answered:
    Common allergies result when your immune system overreacts to a harmless substance, but they are not to be confused with an autoimmune disorder.

    An autoimmune disorder is a separate condition in which a person's immune system starts attacking the body's tissues. An example would be rheumatoid arthritis.
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