How to Say “I am having an allergy attack” in Chinese
Emergencies and health · HSK 4
"I am having an allergy attack" in Chinese is 我过敏发作了 (Wǒ guòmǐn fāzuò le). 过敏 (guòmǐn) means allergy; 发作 (fāzuò) is the verb for 'flare up' or 'onset' of a medical condition, also used for asthma attacks (哮喘发作) and heart attacks. The 了 (le) at the end signals that the attack has just started; this is urgent.
Primary translation
我过敏发作了
Wǒ guòmǐn fāzuò le
Traditional: 我過敏發作了
Variants by register
Formal
我的过敏正在发作，需要帮助
Wǒ de guòmǐn zhèngzài fāzuò, xūyào bāngzhù
Casual
我过敏了，很严重！
Wǒ guòmǐn le, hěn yánzhòng!
When to use it
过敏 (guòmǐn) means allergy; 发作 (fāzuò) is the verb for 'flare up' or 'onset' of a medical condition, also used for asthma attacks (哮喘发作) and heart attacks. The 了 (le) at the end signals that the attack has just started; this is urgent. In a real emergency, say 救命 (jiùmìng, help!) first, then explain. Chinese pharmacies (药店 yàodiàn) sell antihistamines like 氯雷他定 (cetirizine) over the counter, but for a severe reaction you need to go straight to the 急诊 (jízhěn, ER). Carry a translation of your specific allergy; 花生过敏 (peanut), 海鲜过敏 (seafood), etc.
Example sentences
我对花生过敏，现在发作了，快叫救护车！
Wǒ duì huāshēng guòmǐn, xiànzài fāzuò le, kuài jiào jiùhùchē!
I'm allergic to peanuts and it's flaring up; quick, call an ambulance!
我的过敏发作了，有没有抗过敏药？
Wǒ de guòmǐn fāzuò le, yǒu méi yǒu kàng guòmǐn yào?
My allergy is acting up, do you have any antihistamines?
她过敏发作得很厉害，需要马上去医院。
Tā guòmǐn fāzuò de hěn lìhai, xūyào mǎshàng qù yīyuàn.
Her allergic reaction is severe, she needs to go to the hospital immediately.