Allergies
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People can have seasonal allergies, which are the ones that come with spring and make outside oh so dangerous. You can have food allergies. My dad was allergic to oranges. Many Americans are deathly allergic to peanuts. You can have contact allergies – like if you wash clothes in a certain detergent and then get a rash. Sometimes those are called sensitivities. So next time it is the season to curse pollen – you can call your symptoms seasonal allergies.
Vocabulary
seasonal
Definition: (adjective) related to the seasons
Example Sentence: Farming relies on seasonal changes in rainfall.
dangerous
Definition: (adjective) involves high risk and is likely to cause harm
Example Sentence: Skydiving is a dangerous pastime.
allergic
Definition: (adjective) relating to or having allergies
Example Sentence: She has an allergic reaction to potatoes.
certain
Definition: (adjective) particular; specific
Example Sentence: Allergies are worse at certain times of year.
symptoms
Definition: (noun) a sign or indication of something, usually an illness or disease
Example Sentence: A blocked or runny nose is a common symptom of allergies.
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