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What's the culprit? It may be wood or tobacco smoke, chemical fumes, detergents, gasoline exhaust, perfumes or changes in temperature or humidity; all are among the environmental irritants that can trigger vasomotor rhinitis,... . Greenville News, The (SC) , City's allergy rating nothing to sneeze at Greenville ranks on list of top allergy spots By Liv Osby HEALTH_WRITER losby@greenvillenews.com It's among the top cities for cycling, and international investment, too. Now Greenville adds another distinction No. on the list of top allergy capitals in the nation.Word of the ranking, bestowed Friday by the nonprofit Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, surprised few folks enjoying a warm spring day downtown, where a light breeze deposited... . St. Louis Post Dispatch , THE d or IS IN PEOPLE WITH SEASONAL ALLERGIES HAVE WAYS TO GET RELIEF Are you suffering from a runny nose, watery eyes, congestion or coughing? If so, you're probably one of the million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. Grab a Kleenex and read on I have some advice for you.I talked to Rand E. Dankner, M.D., a board certified allergist in St. Charles who is on staff at St. Jo h Health Center and St. Jo h Hospital West, to get more information about allergies. Dankner explained that this time of year many people who have... . Press Democrat, The (Santa Rosa, CA) May , `IT'S A TYPICAL, HORRIBLE SEASON' ALLERGY SUFFERERS SEEKING RELIEF It's the season of sneezing in Sonoma County, where grass and tree pollen are sending red eyed allergy sufferers to pharmacies, d ors' offices and the Sonoma Coast for relief.``The accumulation of pollen from grass and trees in the air can bring people down to their knees. It's very tough,'' Dr. Michael tin, a Santa Rosa allergist, said Monday. He said patient calls to his office have doubled over the past week as grass... . The Washington Times , Parents do their homework when food allergy affects child For the parent of a school age child with food allergies, the back to school checklist involves more than buying new backpacks and pencils. Making teachers, administrators, cafeteria workers and school nurses aware of the allergy as well as aware of avoidance and rescue techniques should be at the top of those parents' lists, says Anne Munoz Furlong, founder of the Food Allergy Network, a nonprofit group that educates the public about food allergies."The most... . THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE , Awareness of Food Allergies, MSG Sensitivities Could Save Lives The stories on allergies and MSG in the Food section engendered tremendous response so much so that we're printing some letters we've received. RUSSIAN ROULETTE Editor Thank you for the article which appeared in today's Food section regarding food sensitivities and allergies. You have truly done a great service for people like myself for whom food allergies and sensitivities are a major health issue. Very few people realize that for some of... . Time , Winter Allergies A new report says your chronic colds and sniffles may be caused by irritants, not germs Most people don't think of winter as an allergy season. But if you're allergic to dust or more accurately the mold, pollen, mites and insect parts that linger in dust winter can be the worst time of year. When the furnace kicks on, all the dust that has settled into your carpet, atop the bookshelves and under the couch gets stirred up and wreaks havoc with your eyes, nose, sinuses and throat. You and your d or may dismiss your symptoms as just another winter cold.... . The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution , sneezin' season Spring pollen, weather, pollution make Atlanta a top town for allergy outbreaks Get out your handkerchiefs and antihistamines if you're one of the million Americans who suffers from allergies.

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