How to Use allergic in a Sentence

allergic

adjective
  • That said, the plant’s sap may produce a mild reaction in those allergic to latex.
    Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Certainly, parabens can cause allergic reactions in some people’s skin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Feldstein is severely allergic to a laundry list of items, from dairy to cats to two of the most common preservatives found in makeup.
    Chloe Malle, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2022
  • The use of beef tallow on skin could also result in adverse side effects like sensitivity or allergic reactions.
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Finally, allergic reactions can lead to anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Evusheld is administered as two injections during one session, and patients are observed for one hour to monitor for rare allergic reactions.
    Patrick Jackson, The Conversation, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Fifteen percent of people have allergic reactions to cats that cause symptoms like sneezing, congestion, itchiness and watery eyes.
    Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Yes, some people actually have an allergic reaction to the sun without experiencing any kind of sunburn.
    Naomi Barr, SELF, 31 Mar. 2022
  • The race didn’t turn out great for Irene Taylor, who ended up spending some time in the medical tent after an allergic reaction before finishing the race.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The technology run has only recently flagged amid rising interest rates (which tech is especially allergic to) and the turmoil in Ukraine.
    Larry Light, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Season 2 fills in the blanks about how: He was stung by a bee and suffered a fatal allergic reaction in the presence of his eldest son, Anthony, who was unable to aid him.
    Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • In the event of an allergic reaction, staff are trained to help.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 31 July 2023
  • This is a good choice for someone who is allergic to down, Stephen notes.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2024
  • Kendra, who's allergic to corn, always keeps a bag of her go-to brand, Bob's Red Mill, in her kitchen.
    Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 13 June 2022
  • 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
  • People who are not allergic to eggs can still eat this ice cream.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 28 Oct. 2022
  • This is called allergic asthma and is the most common type.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
  • 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.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • And lots o’ people are allergic to ragweed and grass pollen.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • As a result, the jams can be dangerous to people who are allergic to soy.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 18 May 2022
  • Perhaps your cat is allergic to something in your CBD oils.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • And blast in fun, friendly color for clients who are allergic to visual noise.
    Laura Raskin, ELLE Decor, 10 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • Her daughter, Malia, was allergic to peanut butter as a child.
    Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2023
  • 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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