How to Use allergic in a Sentence

allergic

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Bahn, who is allergic to foods including peanuts, tree nuts, and fish, said doing research ahead of time is the best way to safely take a cruise.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 8 July 2022
  • But for those with milder allergic reactions, the medication may not be worth the cost.
    — Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Among all of the reasons why your face can puff up, allergic reactions are perhaps the most urgent.
    — Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to pollen released by the male Ashe juniper.
    — Dallas News, 4 Jan. 2023
  • In some cases, allergic reactions to peanuts can be severe and lead to death.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 16 July 2022
  • People are advised to call 911 and alert the closest lifeguard in the event of a severe allergic reaction.
    — Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Cashew is a type of tree nut that can cause severe allergic reactions in some people.
    — Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Max Tucci For hosts, don’t assume people are not allergic to things.
    — George Gurley, New York Times, 21 June 2024
  • Some dogs are allergic to certain flame retardants used in the synthetic fibers that fill some beds.
    — Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • Note that there have been reports of of allergic reactions to castor oil on skin, Butler says.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • Be aware of any foods, medications, or other substances that cause an allergic reaction, and avoid them as much as possible.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024

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