Not exact matches
And
ragweed, one of the worst plants
for allergies in the US, is invading Europe and beyond.
Although the alcoholic is not allergic to alcohol in the literal, medical sense (comparable to an
allergy to
ragweed pollen,
for example), he certainly has a «psychological
allergy» to alcohol in that he can not use it without disastrous results.
For the more than 40 to 50 million American adult and children who suffer from the misery and discomfort of
allergies, protecting themselves and their families from exposure to the usual suspects -
ragweed and pollen - means locking them selves indoors.
«Physicians treating
ragweed allergy sufferers may soon have an alternative to the current approach to managing
ragweed allergy, which usually involves weekly or monthly visits to the doctor's office
for allergy shots and carries the risk of swelling and pain at the injection site, plus risk of anaphylactic shock,» says Creticos, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Ragweed pollen and lingering mold can create double the symptoms
for some
allergy sufferers.
Notes: Chamomile is generally considered a safe herb
for anyone, including during pregnancy, but in very rare cases it can cause an allergic reaction in those with
ragweed allergies, so use caution if you have these types of
allergies.
Two years ago, the FDA approved the first sublingual pills
for grass and
ragweed allergies.
But
for many of us,
allergies are a year - round affair — and when you consider the
ragweed and mold in the fall; pet dander and dust mites in the winter; and tree, grass, and flower pollen in the spring and summer,
allergies can feel like a never - ending season of misery.
Ragweed pollen is among the most common culprits
for triggering fall
allergies.