Allergic Quotations

My interest was directed, from my medical student days, to Immunology, and particularly to the mechanism of hypersensitivity. I had suffered from bronchial asthma as a child and had developed a deep curiosity in allergic phenomena.

My first job was as a waitress, and I waitressed for a long, long time. I was a very bad waitress. I didn't care if people had ketchup or if they were allergic to fish. It really didn't bother me either way. I didn't care. I was bad, but it was a good way to make money. And it's a fun job if you are working with fun people.

The only thing I'm allergic to is criticism.

I think we're getting to the point where everyone's getting fat and everyone's getting allergic, or claims to be allergic to something and people can't walk from their front door to their car without a bottle of water in their hand because they have to hydrate every three and half steps.

My favorite food was seafood, and that's all I used to eat. And then there I was, 27 years old, and bam, I have this allergic reaction - and it's life-threatening. So it's very important to spread the word and spread awareness so people can be better prepared in case anaphylaxis occurs in their life.

In the West, we look at art through life. Well, that's one way of living. In the Orient they look at life through art. They even drink their tea without sugar, for the same reason that they don't like a lot of frilly decorations on a painting. I can't stand butter on my bread for the same reason. I'm allergic to goo and rococo.

I didn't know that my son had allergies until he spit up eggs one day, and one day he had a little peanut butter and his face swelled up. I took him to get tested and found out that he is allergic to everything.

Unfortunately, I'm allergic to all animals and even some people.

I hate ugliness. You know I'm allergic to ugliness.

I simply wanted to get through college as quickly as humanly possible. I had no interest in extracurricular activities or anything that required me to be social. I was allergic to people.

The only thing I'm afraid of is bees. I don't like bees. I'm allergic to them.

I stay away from things that I know break me out - I am weirdly allergic to mango and almonds. I take evening primrose and supplements that have EFA fatty acids in them to just balance out my hormones and skin, and I take a lot of vitamin C. I drink a lot of water, try to eat really organic, and try to eat things that benefit my skin.

There are certain people I am allergic to. I even intervene when I don't like a customer; I rush in and check all the names. If I don't like them, I don't take them.

I think it is absolutely crazy in this day and age that I have to go through a trial and error method to see if my child is allergic to an antibiotic or peanuts. I should just know.

I'm allergic to stupidity.

You do hear some strange rumours floating around. One I've heard is that I'm allergic to metal.

There are some residents who are allergic or just don't care much for dogs. Sophie is sensitive to that, and after being told to leave a few times she gets the hint.

I am allergic to cats, the cat in 'Don't Stop' was actually a very small fury human.

She's a pest. Her owners were allergic to her.

I am deathly allergic to cats. I mean, I love all animals, but they're not my animal of choice.

I'm allergic to the word 'important' in film and theatre. Cancer research is important.

I'm allergic to the cold. I actually will break out in hives if I go out unprepared. It's something I really have to keep tabs on or it can be really uncomfortable.

I'm allergic to chemicals in food so I eat only organic foods. I've never missed a show so it must be doing something.

I'm allergic to bees, ... They seem to like me a lot.

I can't have a dog or cat on tour because of allergic Idols, but when this is over, I'm having an animal in my arms.

He was a sharp kid, clever, witty. He was very allergic to homework. He was mischievous, but not disrespectful.

He's highly allergic to dust, dust mites and animal dander.

Particles of the allergen -- in this particular case, peanuts -- are small enough to actually float in the air, ... If they land on someone who is allergic, land in their eyes or in their nose, they can cause them an actual allergic reaction.

It did make the plant grow some more so yeah, I think it's going to make for a bad ragweed season this year, ... I think there's going to be fairly high counts, maybe in the thousands range and we'll start seeing people come in with hay fever, asthma and allergic conjunctivitis pretty soon.

Wife wants to see Cats, don't know why, she?s allergic to them.

The problems that have occurred from these laser procedures are related to physicians not understanding lasers, ... Either the treatment is too aggressive, there is poor post-operative care or there's something that extends the wound deeper -- an allergic reaction or infection.

To all things clergic I am allergic.

The prevalence of severe allergic reactions seems to be increasing throughout the world, but there is uncertainty about the prevalence because of the lack of good, effective means of diagnosis.

We had a small terrace house for sale. The owners were posted to Singapore and were at a loss as to what to do with their beloved cat. There were six buyers keen on the property and one young woman managed to win the heart of the vendors by telling them that she loved cats and if she bought the house, she would happily keep theirs. No sooner had she completed than it transpired she was allergic to cats and had absolutely no intention of keeping it.

What is love but an allergic reaction to the proper lighting!

We see allergic tendencies much more common in children than adults, and nobody really knows exactly why that is. The reality is, we can't quite understand the aging process of the immune system, but it seems to change.

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.

Perfume isn't really necessary when you're working out. Or cologne. Some people really splash it on and that's not good if you're allergic to it.

One concern is that altered foods could cause susceptible people to become allergic to foods they previously could safely consume.

Dear sirs. I am 70 years old and able to rake my leaves and burn them in a small pile. I stand there as they burn. All my near neighbors have said it is OK with them. I have serious back pain when I try to bend and bag leaves. I can't do it without pain. I want to keep my property neat and looking nice. I can't really afford $45 to have someone rake and bag them. A lot of people are allergic to tree mold what next, do we limit the number of trees in each yard? Hoping to burn.

You need to think about the people who are working in that building. The smell and there are people who are allergic to the smell ... because of just what comes with dogs and cats.

About 30 (percent) to 40 percent (of asthmatics) are allergic to mold, ... I anticipate a great need for emergency care. I don't want to sound alarmist, but 4,000 people die of asthma attacks every year in the U.S., and I worry there will be a lot of asthma attacks.

About 30 percent of the dogs we see here with allergies are allergic to their owners.

It's like throwing yourself into an allergic frenzy every time you are in that environment.

Dogbert: "Well you know what they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade."Dilbert: "But I'm allergic to citrus."Dogbert: "Well you know what they say, when life gives you lemons, swell up and die.

It was a dangerous situation, just as it would have been if there had been a rattlesnake in the bush. She told me she was allergic to bees. What am I going to say if she tells me that?

It will stop people from buying cigarettes. A lot of people can't stand the smell of smoke. Some are allergic and don't know it. It gets in your clothes.

I'm not sitting around saying, 'Man, I'd really love to direct a western.' That's just not something I'm probably going to do, mostly because I'm allergic to horses.

I'm actually allergic to real ones. I can't touch them.

I must have some kind of allergic reaction to this track. I threw up twice today, and I threw up here last year. But considering that, I think it went all right.

If you're a parent and you have an allergic child, you may know all the names of all milk-derived ingredients, but a child may not. So the plain English wording provides simple wording so they can understand it.

I never want to hear that song again. I cannot stand it. I'm allergic to it.

If everyone around me is eating food that I'm allergic to, it makes me uneasy. But all of my friends are pretty considerate. They would never try to make me eat anything that would end up harming me. My roommate even agreed not to eat or keep any peanut products in our room so I wouldn't be uncomfortable.

I am not playing Wimbledon because I am allergic to grass.

Humans are allergic to change.

The world is your oyster... ...too bad you're allergic to shellfish.

My manager makes fun of me for the fact that I avoid the money, I'm allergic to money.

You know quickly, typically, if you're having an allergic reaction -- you get an immediate sensation in your mouth that you've been exposed to something, ... So I knew it within seconds, literally.

You can step in an ant bed and be stung several times before you can get away. If someone is allergic -- it can be fatal.

I am physically allergic to flip-flops

The man was allergic to sleep.

I'm a little bit allergic to the whole brand thing to be honest but maybe it's just happening around me and I'm not really aware of it.

I am allergic highly to the sun; that's my worst enemy.