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Cold vs. Allergy: ACAAI’s Checklist

Many people confuse summertime allergy symptoms with those of a common cold.

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12 Ways to Reclaim Spring from Allergies

We know: you think of spring as a beauty to behold from behind glass – because of all that pollen in the air. But let Allergic Living show you how to do spring better, how to feel great and seize this glorious season. 1. A BETTER PILL If you’re among the many who need an [...]

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Dr. Oz, Dr. Bassett on the Allergy Epidemic

On April 3, Dr. Oz declared “This year, you’re going to feel even more miserable than ever before.” Allergist Dr. Bassett explained why.

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AAFA Releases Spring Allergy Capitals 2013

AAFA has released their annual Spring Allergy Capitals list – where does your city rank?

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New Grass Allergy Treatments Almost Here

New treatments for allergy to grass pollen show promise.

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Low-Allergy Plants for the Garden

Get your Groove Back You’ve banished gardening from your life, uprooted your plants and spend your Spring hiding indoors. Little do you know, there are hundreds of low-allergy options for your garden. What’s more, many of these are far more beautiful than their pollen-pouring counterparts, because they have to stand out in order to attract [...]

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Garden Plants to Avoid with Allergies

Annuals, Perennials, and Sneezeables The following plants can cause problems for people with allergies and should be avoided. In general, it’s a good idea to avoid any plant which releases its pollen into the air, rather than relying on insects for pollination. For sensitive individuals, it is also a good idea to avoid anything that [...]

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Pollen Allergens Expected to Double in Future

Forecast for 2040: pollen and lots of it, say Rutgers scientists.

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Coping with Grass Allergy: Our Top 10 Tips

Grass pollen allergy is more formally called seasonal allergic rhinitis. With it, you’ll get symptoms that include runny nose, congestion and, more often than not, watery eyes. Those who are severely allergic, may get hives with grass pollen contact and, on occasion, even anaphylaxis if grass proteins get into the blood system due to scraped [...]

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Olympian Misty May-Treanor Speaks Out on Allergies

Misty May-Treanor is the queen of the sand court – the two-time Olympic gold medalist in beach volleyball. As she gears up for the Summer Games in London, her eye is keenly on the ball for a shot (along with partner Kerri Walsh) at an incredible third gold medal for Team USA. One thing May-Treanor [...]

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