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allergic

adjective as in having a reaction to food, material, etc.

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A cough can result from either infection or an allergic reaction.

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The parents of a teenager who died from an allergic reaction after eating a pre-packed baguette have said their daughter would be "very proud" of how a change in the law is saving lives.

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Insulin from cattle and pigs had been used to treat diabetes, but caused allergic reactions in some patients.

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Already, Tipping is as allergic to subtlety as a forward pass right down the middle on the 50-yard line — or whatever football play would be a really obvious one.

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The Emmy-nominated “Modern Family” and “Griselda” star decided to pull out of her awards commitments on Sunday to receive treatment for an allergic reaction.

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