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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 05/27/2007, comments (0)

Do You Know Your Pollen Count?

Pollen is the culprit behind the seasonal allergy symptoms that are making me—and lots of other people throughout the US—miserable this time of year.   What is pollen? Pollens are tiny, egg-shaped cells in flowering plants that are necessary to fertilize the plant. The average pollen particle is too small to be seen with the naked... Read moreChevron
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Kathleen MacNaughton

Kathleen MacNaughton

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posted 05/13/2007, comments (0)

Most Challenging Places in the US for People with Allergies to Live

Some places in the US are more challenging for people with allergies to live in than others. Of course, even if you move, new allergies can develop in a new location as you become sensitized to the local allergens.   Still, it might be helpful to understand where allergies tend to be most severe. The following ranking of the "Spring... Read moreChevron
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An allergy is the immune system's over-reaction to a normally harmless substance called an allergen.

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