What does "allergy" mean?

Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
An "allergy" is your immune system's response to a substance - it causes an abnormal reaction. People have different severities of allergies and may react differently. Some symptoms include rashes, trouble breathing, gut reactions, and more. Common allergies include dust, pollen, peanuts, eggs, and bee stings. Ex: We didn't know the food had peanut sauce in it and had to rush Sarah to the hospital. Ex: I'm slightly allergic to dog fur, but I don't mind being near them. I just sneeze sometimes.