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Top allergens in the area are grass, mulberry and hickory. — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, "Why Louisville is one of the worst places to live with allergies," 25 Feb. 2019 And for people with severe food allergies, coming into contact with the allergen may cause a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. — Zoe Weiner, SELF, "American Airlines Will Let Passengers With Nut Allergies Board First," 9 Nov. 2018 Eczema ultimately comes down to an issue with your skin barrier, which is supposed to protect you from things like bacteria, irritants, and allergens. — Korin Miller, SELF, "What Causes Eczema, Anyway?," 13 July 2018 When compared with a traditional window, positive results could include less harmful effects from UV rays and pesky allergens, and the ability to shut out the light with a switch. — Olivia Rassow, ELLE Decor, "Crazy or Brilliant: Virtual Balconies," 7 Feb. 2014 Washing your bedding will cut down on potential allergens like dust mites and pet dander than can trigger congestion, sneezing, and obstructed breathing and in turn, poor sleep, Dr. Rosen says. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "15 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight, According to Experts," 2 May 2019 This is because your mattress and pillow can harbor allergens like dust mites, which are microscopic creatures that feed off of your dead skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Korin Miller, SELF, "How Often to Buy a New Mattress and Pillow for the Best Sleep Possible," 28 Mar. 2019 Using mattress and pillow protectors like the ones from GH Seal Holder Allerease will also help cut down on potential allergens, according to Lexie Sachs, Associate Director of Textiles, Paper & Plastic Lab at the Institute. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The Right Way to Clean Your Bedroom So You Can Sleep Better Than Ever," 14 Mar. 2019 The Coop's pillow's is dust-mite-resistant, and has a washable bamboo cover that keeps all serious allergens from taking root. — Lindsey Ramsey, House Beautiful, "The Coop Pillow Has Officially Made Me Addicted To My Bed," 4 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allergen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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