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common allergens, such as pollen
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Mattresses, rugs, carpets, and upholstered couches and chairs are also reservoirs for allergens.
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
From an evolutionary perspective, this tells us that sneezing is closely tied to life on land and the challenges of breathing air filled with particles, spores, smoke, allergens and microbes.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Pollen, dust, and other allergens can collect in HVAC, A/C, and heating systems.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Over time, the therapy can help desensitize a person’s immune system to the allergen.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
From an evolutionary perspective, this tells us that sneezing is closely tied to life on land and the challenges of breathing air filled with particles, spores, smoke, allergens and microbes.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Pollen, dust, and other allergens can collect in HVAC, A/C, and heating systems.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Over time, the therapy can help desensitize a person’s immune system to the allergen.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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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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