The spotlight’s flashing, the crowd is going wild. You’re in the ring with your opponent. Your fighting gloves are on. You’re focused and ready to win this fight. Who’s your opponent? Pollen. That’s right, allergies can be caused by pollen. We’re going to figure out what is the [...]
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Seasonal Allergy Relief: Fight Back Against Pollen
After long, cold, dead winter, most people really look forward to spring. It is the season of new life, and it is exciting to see trees budding, the grass turning green, and flowers opening their blooms. Most people can enjoy it-just not the twenty-six million Americans with chronic seasonal allergies.
Pollen Allergy Frequently Asked Questions
The best protection is to avoid pollen by staying indoors in air conditioning during the season that most affects that person.
Children and Seasonal Allergies
Parents hate to see their child suffer. Although allergies aren’t extraordinarily painful, the discomfort and irritation can be visibly seen on your child’s face. If your child has been suffering with Seasonal Allergies for awhile, and hasn’t found any relief, you may also see a look of frustration.
Ragweed: When Should You Avoid The Outdoors
Early to mid-August is a dreaded time for certain allergy sufferers. This is about the time ragweed season officially begins. Up to seventy-five percent of Americans with allergies to pollen-producing plants are allergic to ragweed. Ragweed season-to those sufferers-brings on a significant decrease in their quality of life.
Children in School with Allergies: School Play Ground and Pollen
When school starts in the fall there are outdoor sports such as football, cross-country and golf just to name a few that give our children the chance to get fresh air and exercise. However, what happens when your child suffers from school playground and pollen allergies?
Natural Treatment Options For Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies can be annoying at best, and for some people allergies dramatically interfere with daily life. Itchy, red eyes, sneezing, congestion and wheezing all make allergies hard to bear.
Coping With Seasonal Allergies
If you have pollen allergies then try and have someone else do your yard work while you stay inside on windy days or in mornings when pollen counts are higher (air conditioning helps even more).
How Common Are Seasonal Allergies?
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 40 million Americans are affected by allergies caused by pollen and other allergens.
Wake Up & Smell Spring Without Sneezing All Day Long
The thought of spring is exciting, until you remember the hay fever that came with it last year. For millions of Americans, hay fever is an annual draw-back to the arrival of spring.
