08/22/2012
Mid August Heralds Onset Of Ragw**d Pollen Season
For many, August signals the end of summer. But for millions of Americans, the month marks the beginning of ragw**d season - and with it another battle against sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses and congestion.
Ragw**d is abundant in the Northeast, Midwest and South from mid-August through the first frost. The w**d grows in fields and roadside ditches, but also thrives in urban areas such as vacant lots. Allergy shots are an effective treatment in up to 90 percent of patients.
Each ragw**d plant produces 1 billion pollen grains in an average season. With help from the wind, the grains can travel up to 400 miles.
Avoid Exposure
Approximately 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Ragw**d is the No. 1 cause of fall allergies. An allergist/immunologist can diagnose and treat ragw**d and other allergies, enhancing quality-of-life for those who suffer. You can use these tips to minimize your exposure to ragw**d and reduce your symptoms:
* Keep windows closed to keep pollen from drifting into your home.
* Use the air conditioner, which filters, cools and dries air.
* Stay indoors when pollen counts are highest, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
To learn more about outdoor pollen allergen avoidance visit this page on our web site:
http://www.extonallergy.com/Pages/OutdoorPollenAllergenAvoidance.aspx
Allergies affect your quality of life and limit your ability to enjoy life to the fullest extent. We can help you with your allergy problems to control symptoms and eliminate their impact on your life. Our highly trained and experienced physicians diagnose and treat all types of allergic conditions and immune disorders in children and adults, from hay fever to asthma to food allergies and immune deficiency. We can offer you an alternative to suffering from your symptoms, so you can enjoy life to its fullest.
Our mission is to provide superior specialty care to patients with asthma, allergic diseases, sinus disorders and immunologic conditions. Our physicians are diplomates of the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. We strive to deliver the highest quality of personalized and comprehensive allergy care to our patients.
