Lymph Nodes. A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells).They are located along lymphatic vessels.Also called lymph gland.ymph Nodes. A rounded mass of lymphatic tissue that is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue. Lymph nodes filter lymph (lymphatic fluid), and they store lymphocytes (white blood cells).
Staying away from these foods is the best way to avoid a reaction. Your childâs doctor may suggest other steps to prevent a reaction. If your child has any food allergy symptoms, see your childâs doctor or allergist. Only a doctor can properly diagnose whether your child has an IgE- or non-IgE food allergy.
Immunotherapy is the name for a treatment used by allergy specialists (allergists) to reduce sensitivity to allergens. This therapy is particularly useful for people with allergic rhinitis (sometimes called hay fever). Immunotherapy involves a series of injections (shots) given regularly for several years. In the past, this was called a serum, but this is an incorrect name. Most allergists now call this mixture an allergy extract. The first shots contain very tiny amounts of the antigen or antigens to which you are allergic.