allergen

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The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.

From Science Daily

If you know which allergens are problematic for you, you can also see how bad pollen levels across the country are on a given day using online trackers.

From Seattle Times

When exposed to an allergen, they lie on their bellies and stretch out.

From Science Magazine

And since shellfish are one of the top food allergens, shrimp may trigger a life-threatening reaction in some people.

From Washington Post

Those with allergies are generally safe to consume foods made with refined peanut oil, which loses much of its allergen content in the refining process, but should avoid cold-pressed peanut oil.

From Salon