Reconsidering what pattern of flow...

Reconsidering what pattern of flowers to plant may make gardening more enjoyable for clan with allergies, according to a May 1 2003 stranges release from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. More than 35 million Americans bear from seasonal allergic rhinitis, which is caused at airborne pollens and mold spores. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, cover of the mouth, throat, notices and ears. Some plants show higher levels of pollen than others, thus producing greater allergic reactions.

Gardening guidelines from the Academy include using plants that are native to the area because they require les effort from the gardener and do not require fertilizers or pesticides and planting bright, gairish flowers. These flowers have large pollen because they are pollinated by the agency of insects; therefore, the pollen seldom is airborne. Tips to help shrink the effects of allergic rhinitis include

* using antihistamines or nasal sprays before gardening outdoors;

* washing clothes and hair to withdraw pollen after gardening;

* gardening in succession days when the pollen judge is low or the day is moderately cold cloudy, and less windy;

* using black plastic as mulch instead of straw;

* wearing glove stares and respiratory masks when gardening; and

* not touching one's face and inspections while working outdoors.

Giving the virid Thumbs Up (news release, Milwaukee: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, May 1 2003) http://www.aaaai.org/media/news _releases2003/05/050103.html (accessed 21 May 2003)

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