allergically

In immune overreaction

Allergically describes doing something in the manner of an allergic reaction, or as if having an allergy.

Literally, it refers to a physiological response: She reacted allergically to the shellfish.

Figuratively, it suggests extreme aversion: He's allergically opposed to mornings, She responds allergically to criticism.

symptoms

itchiness

Irritating skin sensation

  • sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
  • hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
  • rashHeedless or skin irritation

swelling · wheezing · congestion · watery eyes · redness · puffiness · coughing · scratchy · blotchy · runny nose

immune

hypersensitivity

Exaggerated response to stimuli

antibodies · autoimmune · sensitized · intolerance · cross-reactivity

treatment

antihistamine

Drug blocking allergic response

desensitization · adrenaline · Benadryl · corticosteroid · decongestant · inhaler · avoidance · elimination diet · patch test · skin prick test

triggers

pollen

Floral reproductive grains

latex · gluten · shellfish · peanuts · tree nuts · dairy · eggs · bee stings · pet hair · ragweed

Opposites
physiological reaction

allergicallytolerantly

With forbearance shown

harmlessly · safely · asymptomatically · normally · healthily

tolerance/acceptance

allergicallytolerantly

With forbearance shown

receptively · welcomingly · enthusiastically · agreeably · compatibly

Family

allergy, allergic, allergies, allergen, allergist, allergenic, nonallergic, antiallergenic

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