Allergy
noun
A condition in which a person's body has a strong reaction to something it does not like, which can cause itchiness, swelling, or trouble breathing.
She has a severe allergy to peanuts.
Often appears as...
- food allergy
- allergy test
noun
An extreme dislike or aversion to something.
He has an allergy to hard work.
Often appears as...
- allergy to work
- allergy to cleaning
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A condition in which a person's body has a strong reaction to something it does not like, which can cause itchiness, swelling, or trouble breathing.
She has a severe allergy to peanuts.
Often appears as...
- food allergy
- allergy test
noun
An extreme dislike or aversion to something.
He has an allergy to hard work.
Often appears as...
- allergy to work
- allergy to cleaning
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Allergy refers to a medical issue involving immune response, not just any dislike or discomfort.
Because of his allergy to cats, he can't visit homes with pets.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Reactions
Some allergies can lead to life-threatening situations, so it's a serious word, not to be used lightly.
She carries an epinephrine pen due to her allergy to bee stings.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Triggers
An allergy usually has a specific cause, like certain foods, animals, or materials.
His allergy to wool makes shopping for sweaters difficult.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Allergy refers to a medical issue involving immune response, not just any dislike or discomfort.
Because of his allergy to cats, he can't visit homes with pets.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Reactions
Some allergies can lead to life-threatening situations, so it's a serious word, not to be used lightly.
She carries an epinephrine pen due to her allergy to bee stings.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Triggers
An allergy usually has a specific cause, like certain foods, animals, or materials.
His allergy to wool makes shopping for sweaters difficult.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Allergy refers to a medical issue involving immune response, not just any dislike or discomfort.
Because of his allergy to cats, he can't visit homes with pets.
Pro Tip 2/3Serious Reactions
Some allergies can lead to life-threatening situations, so it's a serious word, not to be used lightly.
She carries an epinephrine pen due to her allergy to bee stings.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Triggers
An allergy usually has a specific cause, like certain foods, animals, or materials.
His allergy to wool makes shopping for sweaters difficult.
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When Food Can Kill You:...
that food allergies are real at all a lot of people think that they should be able to give their kids whatever foods they want and send them off to school with as much peanut butter as much tree nuts what they don't understand is they're putting a child life at risk he could be on a playground and somebody
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Rob Knight: How our...
such as more asthma, more allergies, even more obesity, all of which have been linked to microbes now, and when you think about it, until recently, every surviving mammal had been delivered by the birth canal, and so the lack of those protective microbes that we've co-evolved with might be really important
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The accident that...
The rash is often blamed on penicillin, while the more likely culprit is the original infection, or a reaction between the infection and the antibiotic. However, genuine penicillin allergies, where our immune systems mistake penicillin for an attacker, do occur rarely and can be very dangerous.
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The sound of things not...
aside and leaving in the room an awkward silence at night she told her mother what had happened at work she said she didn't really feel very comfortable what was she going to say to people if they called up with allergies or skin diseases her mother gave her a great
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The ingredient in almost...
And about 0.3% of the general population has a soy allergy, which can be severe in rare cases. But for many people, the biggest complaint about soy consumption is the occasional increase in flatulence. Outside our bodies however, soy is much more worrying.
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Can you actually boost...
like allergies or autoimmune conditions and failure to catch abnormal cells. But the reasons for each of these things are complex and often not fully understood. And they certainly won't be solved by some immune-boosting miracle pill.
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The incredible chemistry...
But let's start to use imagination. I can imagine going into a restaurant with a friend that has a peanut allergy, taking out my phone, waving it over the food and having the food tell us a really important answer to a question --
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Are food preservatives...
help cut produce keep its color by thwarting the enzyme that causes browning. Some compounds like sulfites can multitask. They're both antimicrobials and antioxidants. Sulfites may cause allergy symptoms in some people,
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What’s the big deal with...
Wheat allergy is an uncommon condition that occurs when a person's immune system mounts an allergic response to wheat proteins, leading to mild problems, and in rare cases,
Video examples
Why do people have...
Ah, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees growing new leaves, but if you get allergies, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy.
Video examples
When Food Can Kill You:...
that food allergies are real at all a lot of people think that they should be able to give their kids whatever foods they want and send them off to school with as much peanut butter as much tree nuts what they don't understand is they're putting a child life at risk he could be on a playground and somebody
Video examples
Rob Knight: How our...
such as more asthma, more allergies, even more obesity, all of which have been linked to microbes now, and when you think about it, until recently, every surviving mammal had been delivered by the birth canal, and so the lack of those protective microbes that we've co-evolved with might be really important
Video examples
The accident that...
The rash is often blamed on penicillin, while the more likely culprit is the original infection, or a reaction between the infection and the antibiotic. However, genuine penicillin allergies, where our immune systems mistake penicillin for an attacker, do occur rarely and can be very dangerous.
Video examples
The sound of things not...
aside and leaving in the room an awkward silence at night she told her mother what had happened at work she said she didn't really feel very comfortable what was she going to say to people if they called up with allergies or skin diseases her mother gave her a great
Video examples
The ingredient in almost...
And about 0.3% of the general population has a soy allergy, which can be severe in rare cases. But for many people, the biggest complaint about soy consumption is the occasional increase in flatulence. Outside our bodies however, soy is much more worrying.
Video examples
Can you actually boost...
like allergies or autoimmune conditions and failure to catch abnormal cells. But the reasons for each of these things are complex and often not fully understood. And they certainly won't be solved by some immune-boosting miracle pill.
Video examples
The incredible chemistry...
But let's start to use imagination. I can imagine going into a restaurant with a friend that has a peanut allergy, taking out my phone, waving it over the food and having the food tell us a really important answer to a question --
Video examples
Are food preservatives...
help cut produce keep its color by thwarting the enzyme that causes browning. Some compounds like sulfites can multitask. They're both antimicrobials and antioxidants. Sulfites may cause allergy symptoms in some people,
Video examples
What’s the big deal with...
Wheat allergy is an uncommon condition that occurs when a person's immune system mounts an allergic response to wheat proteins, leading to mild problems, and in rare cases,
Video examples
Why do people have...
Ah, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees growing new leaves, but if you get allergies, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy.
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Quote examples
Alison Sweeney
American Actress
I've actually suffered from allergies my entire life. My mom had allergies, so I was aware of what an issue they can be. Many people allow their allergies to affect their lives. As a mom with two kids and two jobs, I just can't let allergies slow me down. It's a day to day thing that can really be remedied by finding the right medication.
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Lauren Shuler Donner
American Producer
Almost everyone I know is battling something, whether it's allergies or depression. Whatever it is, it makes you feel less than who you are. I believe part of life's challenge is to work through that.
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Fran Drescher
American Actress
I have been dairy free for several years, and I started because I felt it was going to reduce my allergies, which it did, and help me lose weight, which it did.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
I have terrible chemical allergies, and I'm constantly battling unsightly reactions.
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Shaun Ryder
I've got allergies. Really badly. I'm getting worse as I'm getting older.
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Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
I have this weird allergy where metal can't touch my skin.
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Mike Flanagan
American Director
I have an allergy to sequels and remakes in general.
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Alexa Chung
English Journalist
I've got an allergy to looking too neat.
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Brooke Elliott
American Actress
Georgia has some really tough allergies.
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Ralphie May
American Comedian
I've had allergies since I was a kid.
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Alison Sweeney
American Actress
I've actually suffered from allergies my entire life. My mom had allergies, so I was aware of what an issue they can be. Many people allow their allergies to affect their lives. As a mom with two kids and two jobs, I just can't let allergies slow me down. It's a day to day thing that can really be remedied by finding the right medication.
Quote examples
Lauren Shuler Donner
American Producer
Almost everyone I know is battling something, whether it's allergies or depression. Whatever it is, it makes you feel less than who you are. I believe part of life's challenge is to work through that.
Quote examples
Fran Drescher
American Actress
I have been dairy free for several years, and I started because I felt it was going to reduce my allergies, which it did, and help me lose weight, which it did.
Quote examples
Wendi McLendon-Covey
American Actress
I have terrible chemical allergies, and I'm constantly battling unsightly reactions.
Quote examples
Shaun Ryder
I've got allergies. Really badly. I'm getting worse as I'm getting older.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
American Actor
I have this weird allergy where metal can't touch my skin.
Quote examples
Mike Flanagan
American Director
I have an allergy to sequels and remakes in general.
Quote examples
Alexa Chung
English Journalist
I've got an allergy to looking too neat.
Quote examples
Brooke Elliott
American Actress
Georgia has some really tough allergies.
Quote examples
Ralphie May
American Comedian
I've had allergies since I was a kid.
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