allergic reaction
Example Sentences
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He was twice rushed to the hospital after his throat closed, he couldn’t breathe and his blood pressure plummeted — a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
You’re not the only person to have an allergic reaction to the idea of probate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
In March, an Afghan man who once fought alongside U.S. troops died of an allergic reaction.
From Slate ● Jul. 8, 2026
The immune system responds, and the next time you eat red meat and related products it identifies those as a threat, resulting in an allergic reaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
My skin broke out so severely that twice perfect strangers stopped me in the street and asked if I was having an allergic reaction.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
