We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to show us their most ridiculous allergic reactions.
Folks, we’re definitely not making light of severe allergies here. Even if some of these people can look back and laugh now, there’s no doubt they were in pain and probably panicking at the time — but we’ll let their stories tell you more about all that.
FYI: An allergic reaction can be anything from sneezing or skin rashes to the most serious and fatal reaction, anaphylaxis. Many allergy sufferers rely on medications like the EpiPen to stop their reactions — which is especially important given the recent 500% price hike. So in addition to making you cringe or laugh, we hope this post serves as a reminder of why allergies should always be taken seriously.