Collocation
food allergy
A harmful reaction by the body's immune system to a particular food or substance in food.
Definition
'food allergy' is a common English collocation. A harmful reaction by the body's immune system to a particular food or substance in food.
food + allergy
“My son has a severe food allergy to peanuts that requires constant vigilance.”
Examples
- Many restaurants now offer detailed menus for customers with a food allergy.
- She discovered her food allergy to shellfish after experiencing a severe reaction.
- Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild skin rashes to life-threatening anaphylaxis.
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- It's important for individuals with a severe food allergy to carry an EpiPen.
- The pediatrician diagnosed him with a new food allergy to dairy products.
- They are researching new treatments to help manage chronic food allergies in adults.
- Cross-contamination is a major concern for individuals with severe food allergies when eating out.
- Learning to live with a food allergy involves careful meal planning and constant label checking.
- Recent studies indicate an increasing prevalence of food allergies among young children globally.
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