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• An abnormally high sensitivity to certain substances, such as pollens, foods, or microorganisms. Common indications of allergies may include sneezing, itching, and skin rashes.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Allergy. (n.d.). AHRQ Healthcare Research and Quality Glossary. Retrieved June 9, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/allergy.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Allergy. www.ahrq.gov. AHRQ Healthcare Research and Quality Glossary. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/allergy (accessed: June 9, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Allergy." AHRQ Healthcare Research and Quality Glossary. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). 9 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/allergy.

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