How to Use anaphylactic in a Sentence

anaphylactic

adjective
  • Avoid the test if your child has had an anaphylactic response in the last four to six weeks.
    — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Md, Health, 17 Apr. 2025
  • My tongue begins to tingle, the first sign of an anaphylactic reaction.
    — Michele Filgate, Longreads, 10 Oct. 2017
  • The anaphylactic reaction to the nuts on the plane caused severe pain and discomfort.
    — Tricia Powell As Told To Nicole Blades, Good Housekeeping, 26 Sep. 2018
  • Her symptoms were a sign of an anaphylactic reaction, which can be life-threatening.
    — Allison Ortiz, Good Housekeeping, 18 Nov. 2020
  • Symptom include hives, shortness of breath and can lead to an anaphylactic reaction.
    — Max Londberg, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2017
  • For Hall, just the smell of red meat cooking nearby can trigger an anaphylactic reaction.
    — CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • The researchers think only four of the anaphylactic reactions among kids who wore the peanut patch were connected to the treatment.
    — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2023
  • Odds of severe side effects like blood clots or anaphylactic reactions are extremely rare.
    — Emma Yasinski, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Aug. 2021
  • No one in the clinical trial had an anaphylactic reaction to the vaccine.
    — Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2021
  • The official cause of death was an anaphylactic reaction to an unknown substance.
    — The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Like other hornets, the yellow-legged hornet can sting humans and pets, posing a risk to those with anaphylactic reactions to stings.
    — Drew Kann, ajc, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The immune system’s assault not only can cause discomfort and danger in the form of itching, swelling or anaphylactic shock.
    — Melissa Healy, latimes.com, 9 Aug. 2017
  • The immune system’s assault not only can cause discomfort but danger in the form of itching, swelling or anaphylactic shock.
    — Melissa Healy, The Seattle Times, 9 Aug. 2017
  • The caveat to the promising data is that it was conducted in healthy adults, not those experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.
    — Natallie Rocha, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Most people need to stay in the emergency room for at least four hours after an anaphylactic reaction to ensure that the reaction is over and the person is stable.
    — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Around 70% of people with alpha-gal will have anaphylactic responses, Commins said.
    — Eva Flowe may 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • Nearly all of the rare anaphylactic reactions to Covid-19 vaccines have occurred among women, too.
    — New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Their bites would only be harmful to those who could have an anaphylactic reaction, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause a person's tongue and throat to swell.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
  • More severely allergic people can develop a runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, and in very rare cases, go into anaphylactic shock.
    — Hannah Orenstein, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2016
  • The family of a teenager who died from an anaphylactic allergic reaction to sesame that started while on board a British Airways flight.
    — Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 12 Nov. 2018
  • But because of the mislabeling, users are at risk of allergic, anaphylactic, or other adverse reactions.
    — Lindsey Murray, Good Housekeeping, 19 Mar. 2018
  • But having an anaphylactic reaction to something in the past doesn’t preclude someone from getting a vaccine altogether.
    — Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2021
  • Bug bites anywhere on the body can cause an anaphylactic reaction (sudden, severe allergic reaction) in certain people.
    — Andrew Greenberg, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
  • In severe cases, milk can result in an anaphylactic reaction, which might look like swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty breathing, dizziness or loss of consciousness.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The authorization cautions against use by those with a history of anaphylactic reactions, and doesn't cover those under 18 years old.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2020
  • The suit says the boy ate and exhibited symptoms consistent with anaphylactic allergic reaction.
    — Mary Mooney, OregonLive.com, 23 May 2018
  • Three people and a Phoenix firefighter were being treated for an anaphylactic reaction Wednesday evening after being stung by bees.
    — The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • Those especially allergic to wasp stings may suffer an anaphylactic reaction, which is characterized by swelling of the eyes and lips, shortness of breath and light-headedness.
    — René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 1 Sep. 2020
  • She would later be diagnosed with alpha gal, an allergy brought on by red meat that includes symptoms such as hives, itching, gastrointestinal discomfort and even anaphylactic shock.
    — Max Londberg, kansascity.com, 29 June 2017
  • How to avoid chiggers Aside from the potential risk of anaphylactic allergy and severe illness, chiggers are, well, irritating.
    — Eva Flowe june 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026

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