Recent Examples on the WebThere are a variety of factors that can influence the ability to take a breath: allergens, air pollution and even climate change.—Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 May 2024 Undeclared allergens are the biggest reason for the rise
April 26, 2024
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in children under 5 or older adults and people with weakened immune systems.—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024 While jersey may feel super soft and cozy, thick cotton materials are more likely to harbor moisture particles, which can lead to the development of common allergens like dust mites and mold.—Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024 Each potential allergen is placed on your skin and covered for a few days.—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024 Common allergies are pollen, peanuts, mold, and animal dander, but rare food allergies to allergens like beer and coffee beans exist.—Jennifer Sabour, Health, 10 May 2024 Dahl added that nasal rinses or irrigation can help clear allergens or thick mucus in the nose, especially during allergy and pollen season.—Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 8 May 2024 In Sacramento, the top allergens are oak, elder and juniper trees, according to Pollen.com.—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 7 May 2024 Milwaukee is forecast on Monday to see medium-high pollen counts with top allergens of Mulberry, Oak and Ash.—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 7 May 2024
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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