Recent Examples on the WebHow Often To Wash Sheets After that initial wash, get into the habit of washing your sheets weekly to get rid of allergens, dead skin, and bacteria.—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023 Immunotherapy is an effective treatment method for individuals suffering from allergic conjunctivitis that reduces the sensitivity to allergens.—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 Chickens that are raised near cats can produce antibodies to cat allergens, which are passed onto their eggs.—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 17 Nov. 2023 Use a vacuum with powerful suction and vacuum slowly to capture invisible allergens deep in the carpet pile.—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2023 There's also a sanitize cycle, which uses a hotter temperature to kill off bacteria and other household allergens.—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023 The report cites studies that identify respiratory hazards in the cannabis cultivation and production industry, such as microbial and plant allergens.—CBS News, 17 Nov. 2023 The vacuum’s four-layer filtration system securely traps debris and cleans up to 99.99 percent of allergens and air pollutants, according to the brand.—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023 Ear Infection Sneezing helps get rid of dust, germs, mold, and other allergens and irritants from your nasal passages.—Health Editorial Team, Health, 10 Nov. 2023 See More
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from German Allergen,, blend of allerg- (in Allergieallergy) and -gen (in Antigenantigen)
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