An allergic reaction happens when the body identifies a normally harmless substance such as pollen as an invading germ.

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"I would bet my life the substance never entered my body at any point, " he said.

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The substance evidently left the body quickly, and caused no hangover.

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If the substance hits a person's body, it will burn until deprived of oxygen.

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