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Leukotriene
Leukotrienes are a type of hormone. They are involved in producing the symptoms of allergic reactions, asthma and eczema.
When your body produces leukotrienes, histamine is usually produced at the same time. Leukotrienes also play big roles in inflammation and bronchoconstriction.