allergic reaction

Example Sentences

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The mother of a boy who died after a severe allergic reaction in school is pressing for new legislation to protect pupils in Northern Ireland schools.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

As Ballou recounts, one husband whose wife had died of an allergic reaction sued the restaurant that had served her, along with Disney, who owned the restaurant property.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

In the movie, Smith has an allergic reaction to food, causing his face and ears to puff and an eye to swell shut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Later, outside, I talked to another volunteer medic who had helped two protesters who were having a severe allergic reaction to the gas.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

It was like the allergic reaction he had if he accidentally ate a shrimp.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies