allergic reaction
Example Sentences
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An allergic reaction to chemicals used to develop film led to his transfer to the company’s Studio Machine Shop, where he spent the next 34 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
In March, an Afghan man who once fought alongside U.S. troops died of an allergic reaction.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can happen suddenly and very quickly, according to the NHS.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
Tirayut says his oldest daughter, six, "had nosebleeds, a rash, and an allergic reaction in her eyes, to the point where her eyelids were swollen".
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
My acne was so bad that people used to ask what was wrong with me, like I’d had an allergic reaction to something.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
