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common allergens, such as pollen
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This routine helps get rid of all those pesky allergens like dust mites, sweat, and skin cells that tend to build up.
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Professional carpet cleaners use powerful machines designed to penetrate deep into carpet fibers, effectively removing not only hair but also dirt and allergens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
To confirm a pollen allergy, clinicians typically use either a skin test by placing small drops of allergen on the skin and lightly scratching the surface.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The centerpiece of the deal is ozureprubart, an antibody designed to protect people from food allergens.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
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Anyssa Roberts, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Professional carpet cleaners use powerful machines designed to penetrate deep into carpet fibers, effectively removing not only hair but also dirt and allergens.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
To confirm a pollen allergy, clinicians typically use either a skin test by placing small drops of allergen on the skin and lightly scratching the surface.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
The centerpiece of the deal is ozureprubart, an antibody designed to protect people from food allergens.
—Andrew Joseph, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 1 Feb. 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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