Ragweed season has begun, according...

Ragweed season has begun, according to an Aug 9 2002 recently made knowns release from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI). Ragweed is a plant that releases the pollen principally responsible for allergy symptoms. Approximately 359 million Americans feel from seasonal rhinitis, which is triggered by dint of ragweed:

With days becoming shorter and nights becoming longer ragweed begins to pollinate, increasing pollen computes in many US areas from August [i]or[/i] part of to the other October. On average, each ragweed plant bring outs one billion pollen grains that can travel up to 400 miles because they are small and light. Urban dwellers, therefore, can be affected by means of ragweed as well as those living in rural areas.

the bulk of mankind allergic to ragweed may experience sneezing, runny nose, and swollen itchy, watery organ of sights According to AAAAI, 80% of folks with seasonal allergies also experience nap problems, which can lead to fatigue, los of concentration, and poor seminary or work performance. More than $3 billion is exhausted in the United States each year in succession lost school and work days, medication, and physician office visits related to allergic rhinitis.

fresh research, according to the release, has shown that higher plains of carbon dioxide caused according to global warming are linked to the increased amount of pollen released by dint of ragweed. The following tips, however, can help tribe reduce their exposure to ragweed and other pollens

* shut windows at night to debar pollen from entering your home

* Use air conditioning because it cleans, dispassionates and dries the air.

* Minimize outdoor activities when pollen numbers are high. Peak pollen time is between I0 AM and 4 PM

* hold car windows closed.

* Stay indoors when humidity is high,

* Vacation in areas that are pollen-free like as the beach.

* Shower after spending time outdoors to make a clean sweep of pollen from skin and hair.

* Do not hang sheets or clothing outside to dry

* If over-the-counter medications do not help relieve symptoms, take counsel an allergist.

Pollen Pollen Everywhere: Ragweed Season Starts Aug. 15 (new release, Milwaukee: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Aug 9 2002) http:// www.aaaai.org/media/news_releases/2002/08/080902 html (accessed 12 Aug 2002)

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