allergic reaction

Example Sentences

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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 protestors that were having a severe allergic reaction to the gas.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

In some cases, people can have an allergic reaction, or, if polynucleotides are not injected properly, there are longer term risks, such as skin pigmentation and infections.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

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