Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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The rain can wash away pollutants and allergens in the air, especially in many large cities that are overly populated and polluted.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
With a 360-degree air intake that covers 215 square feet (the perfect size for a bedroom or office), the air purifier can capture up to 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0.01 microns, like dust, pet dander, and other allergens, from the air using the H13 true HEPA filter.
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Those don’t have almonds, so almonds aren’t listed among the allergens.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Antihistamines Antihistamines reduce the itchiness and inflammation produced by histamine, a chemical your immune cells release when triggered by an allergen.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Asthma, allergens, and irritants are common triggers of a cough that's not caused by illness.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 17 Mar. 2024
Walmart cashews recalled due to allergy risk Walmart cashews recalled due to allergy risk 00:25
Cashews sold by Walmart in 30 states and on their website have been recalled due to unknown milk and coconut allergens, according to a company statement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Alex Sundby, Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Their products are third-party tested for purity and potency, including nutritional content, pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals, allergens, microbes, and other potential contaminants.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Things To Consider While they aren’t certified by one of our preferred third-party organizations, Pure Encapsulation’s ingredients are tested for identity, potency, contaminants, metals, and allergens.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 19 Apr. 2024
With a 360-degree air intake that covers 215 square feet (the perfect size for a bedroom or office), the air purifier can capture up to 99.97 percent of particles as small as 0.01 microns, like dust, pet dander, and other allergens, from the air using the H13 true HEPA filter.
—Leonora Epstein, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Those don’t have almonds, so almonds aren’t listed among the allergens.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
Antihistamines Antihistamines reduce the itchiness and inflammation produced by histamine, a chemical your immune cells release when triggered by an allergen.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Asthma, allergens, and irritants are common triggers of a cough that's not caused by illness.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 17 Mar. 2024
Walmart cashews recalled due to allergy risk Walmart cashews recalled due to allergy risk 00:25
Cashews sold by Walmart in 30 states and on their website have been recalled due to unknown milk and coconut allergens, according to a company statement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
—Alex Sundby, Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Their products are third-party tested for purity and potency, including nutritional content, pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals, allergens, microbes, and other potential contaminants.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024
Things To Consider While they aren’t certified by one of our preferred third-party organizations, Pure Encapsulation’s ingredients are tested for identity, potency, contaminants, metals, and allergens.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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