How to Use allergic in a Sentence
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But a man a few feet away, who was allergic to the insect’s sting, was not alarmed.
—Noah Lederman, Popular Science, 2 Nov. 2023
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In the event of an allergic reaction, staff are trained to help.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 July 2023
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This is a good choice for someone who is allergic to down, Stephen notes.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
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Never let it be said that Ryan Seacrest is allergic to hard work— or even just a sheer amount of it.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2023
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This is called allergic asthma and is the most common type.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
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The smoke from burning poison ivy can cause the same allergic reaction as on the skin but in the eyes, nose, mouth, throat, and lungs.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2024
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And lots o’ people are allergic to ragweed and grass pollen.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
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The same is true for people who are allergic or have an intolerance to legumes, like beans and lentils.
—Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
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Since the actress is allergic to most nail polish, Sanchez used an all-natural brand called Green Flash to do the job.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2022
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Perhaps your cat is allergic to something in your CBD oils.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Dec. 2022
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Chef Herold even made time to whip up a delicious gluten-free chocolate cake for someone in the group who was allergic to wheat.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024
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And a lot of people who are allergic to nuts may be able to have pine nuts, which are actually seeds.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2023
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Her daughter, Malia, was allergic to peanut butter as a child.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
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The acute onset of shortness of breath could be caused by anything from a severe allergic reaction to a blood clot in the lungs, Dr. Rosen says.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 12 Dec. 2022
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But for those with milder allergic reactions, the medication may not be worth the cost.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
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Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to pollen released by the male Ashe juniper.
—Dallas News, 4 Jan. 2023
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People are advised to call 911 and alert the closest lifeguard in the event of a severe allergic reaction.
—Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 15 Mar. 2023
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Max Tucci For hosts, don’t assume people are not allergic to things.
—George Gurley, New York Times, 21 June 2024
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Some dogs are allergic to certain flame retardants used in the synthetic fibers that fill some beds.
—Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
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In any case, in the medium term Powell’s stay-the-course message in 2019 was a balm to the markets, which are generally allergic to Fed activism.
—George Calhoun, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
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Prince may have been allergic to nostalgia, but his fans most certainly are not.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 15 June 2024
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In rare cases, some people may have an allergic reaction to the drug, or be at risk for a dangerous buildup of lactic acid in the bloodstream.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024
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The most common sign of an allergic reaction to protein powders is hives.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
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The disease is linked to an elevated level of white blood cells called eosinophils — the cells that respond in allergic reactions.
—Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 12 Jan. 2023
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Pet dander, dust, ragweed, grass, and pollen can trigger your eyes to have an allergic reaction.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2023
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The customers say in the lawsuit that Olaplex use ingredients that can cause allergic reactions and are banned in Europe.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 15 Feb. 2023
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There’s nothing more frightening than a child rushed to the emergency room for an allergic reaction to peanuts.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 11 May 2023
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Even though propylene glycol is safe for most people, some people are highly allergic to it.
—John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
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Some metals from jewelry combined with the friction of skin and sweat can lead to allergic reactions.
—Ebony Williams, ajc, 24 Feb. 2023
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The family of Hunter Chatwin is hopeful that the treatment could help him after his first taste of peanut butter led to an allergic reaction at six months old.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 31 July 2024
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