anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌa-nə-fə-ˈlak-tik 
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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Propylene Glycol can cause skin irritation, itching, and in rare cases, anaphylactic reactions in highly sensitive individuals.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Some people may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency, and may include symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
In severe cases, an individuals may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency and can be fatal.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
In severe cases, milk can result in an anaphylactic reaction, which might look like swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Some people may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency, and may include symptoms such as swelling of the tongue or throat, wheezing, difficulty breathing, dizziness and loss of consciousness.
—Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
In severe cases, an individuals may have an anaphylactic reaction, which is a medical emergency and can be fatal.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
In severe cases, milk can result in an anaphylactic reaction, which might look like swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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anaphylactic
adjective
ana·phy·lac·tic
ˌan-ə-fə-ˈlak-tik
: of, relating to, affected by, or causing anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock
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