Histamines trigger vasodilation, causing blood vessels to widen, and are responsible for many cold symptoms as they help eliminate germs.
Les histamines déclenchent la vasodilatation, provoquant le élargissement des vaisseaux sanguins, et sont responsables de nombreux symptômes du rhume, aidant à éliminer les germes.
| Front | Histamines |
|---|---|
| Back | Triggers vasodilation (bigger blood vessels) - responsible for many cold symptoms (to remove germs) |
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