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common allergens, such as pollen
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Consider seeing a doctor for allergy shots, which can help desensitize your body to specific allergens.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
About 30% of people react to environmental allergens, mainly pollen, one doctor told the AJC.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Vacuum under beds, wipe baseboards quarterly, and rotate mattresses every 3 months to reduce allergens and extend mattress life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike many baffle-box down duvets, this one is conveniently machine-washable and allergen-free.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
About 30% of people react to environmental allergens, mainly pollen, one doctor told the AJC.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Vacuum under beds, wipe baseboards quarterly, and rotate mattresses every 3 months to reduce allergens and extend mattress life.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike many baffle-box down duvets, this one is conveniently machine-washable and allergen-free.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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