Veteran NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico was forced to exit his ninth consecutive Kentucky Derby broadcast on Saturday. The reason? It was due to a severe reaction from a lifelong nut allergy, a condition he detailed on NBC’s Today show Monday morning.

NBC Sports host Mike Tirico said Monday he is feeling fine after having to leave the Kentucky Derby broadcast early over the weekend because of a strong reaction to a nut allergy. "I've had a nut allergy my whole life and am usually very,

Tirico said his nose and throat "clogged up" and swelled. He added that the allergy can affect your breathing as well. Tirico decided he could not perform his duties as a broadcaster due to the reaction. He took an EpiPen shot — a common treatment for people experiencing an allergic reaction — and was seen by EMTs.