In this entry, I would like to address some issues that are relevant to the pollen season of warmer months that is upon us in most parts of the country.
Seasonal pollens and asthma
As discussed in an earlier blog, asthma and allergies are closely connected. Many people know their allergies more as ‘hayfever’. While the origins of this term are unclear, ‘hayfever’ typically refers to allergies that are seasonal and due to pollens.
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