White Blood Cells In Lung Produce Histamine Seen In Allergies

... In a surprise finding, scientists have discovered that histamine, the inflammatory compound released during allergic reactions that causes runny nose, watery eyes, and wheezing, can be produced in large amounts in the lung by neutrophils, the white blood cells that are the major component of pus.Pus, a fluid found in infected tissue, is produced as a result of inflammation. [click link for full article] ...