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``Since Monday, we've seen lots of patients,'' said Dr... Windborne pollen triggers allergies Windborne pollen triggers allergies Question What is pollen?Answer Pollens are the tiny, egg shaped male cells of flowering plants. Pollens from plants with bright flowers, such as roses, usually do not trigger allergies. These large, waxy pollens are carried from plant to plant by bees and other insects. Q What types of pollen trigger allergy symptoms?A Many trees, grasses and low growing weeds have small, light, dry pollens that are well suited for dissemination by wind..
May , ALLERGY SUFFERERS FACING TOUGH SEASON Ventura County residents can expect to scratch their itchy eyes and wipe their runny noses more this allergy season than in years past, allergy experts say. Several years of drought had kept plant growth at bay, but the winter rains have caused weeds, grasses and trees to grow at an accelerated rate, releasing more pollen into the air. "People have been on holiday and have not had problems with their allergies, sort of like a honeymoon if you will," said Dr. Lewis.. USA TODAY , Moms can cut babies' allergy risk Mothers who avoid allergy triggering foods while pregnant or breastfeeding may cut in half their babies' chances of developing allergies in the first year, a new study says. Reducing contact with known triggers such as dairy products, secondhand tobacco smoke and dust mites ``substantially lowers'' allergy risk, say the authors of a British study in today's Lancet. But longer term studies are needed to determine whether avoidance merely.. Houston Chronicle , DOGGONE ITCH Pet's allergies can be tough to lick WE humans aren't the only creatures who suffer when the temperature rises and the humidity climbs right along with it. Houston summers can be hard on dogs, too, bringing an assortment of parasites and allergies that keep animals scratching, shedding and miserable. Although the allergy problems are year round, says Dr. c Rachofsky, the only veterinary dermatologist in Houston and one of three in Texas, they are worse in the summer. Based in Dallas, Rachofsky travels to Houston.. FOOD ALLERGIES ITCH THAT'S HARD TO SCRATCH A piece of German chocolate cake could trigger it as easily as a glass of red wine. Ditto a slice of whole wheat bread and scrambled eggs. One minute later or perhaps hours later, you're itching uncontrollably, experiencing breathing difficulties, incapacitated by a migraine, or doubled over with stomach cramps all symptoms of a food allergy. Difficult to diagnose and often tough to pinpoint, food allergies could afflict almost percent of the million Americans.. The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution May , Critics say allergy blood test more costly, no better than current skin test Emory University has developed a blood test to detect allergies and sparked controversy among d ors who say the new test is more expensive and less informative than standard skin tests. Dr. B. A. Faraj, an associate professor of radiology at Emory, says the blood test detects allergies to four types of substances house dust, cat and dog dander, plant pollen, and mold. "We are screening for allergies in groups rather than individually," Faraj says. "It.. Allergy Research Group, Inc. Reports Modest Increased Sales for Second Quarter Allergy Research Group, Inc. (OTCBB ALRG) today announced financial for the quarter ending ,. ALRG announces revenues of for the quarter ended an increase of. % compared to for the same period last year. The modest increase is due pri ily to increased sales to distributors, while sales to professional accounts and retail customers have reased. "We anticipate that, with our current keting efforts and.. May , Allergy Research Group, Inc. Reports Increased Sales for First Quarter Allergy Research Group, Inc. (OTCBB ALRG) today announced financial for the quarter ending ,. ALRG announces revenues of for the quarter ended an increase of % compared to for the same period last year. The increase in sales is due to the introduction of new products and increased support from our distributors. "I am encouraged by our continued growth and the positive affect our products bring to our.. Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) , Nothing to SNEEZE AT, Spring's beauty taunts many with the start of allergy season NEW YORK Your eyes feel like sandpaper. Your chest feels squeezed with a rope. And your nose? It's so stuffed, you're sleeping with your mouth open. For million people, spring means more than flowers and warm weather. Spring means the beginning of allergy season itchy, watery eyes, constant sneezing, shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. It doesn't matter where you live, how many trees are near you, or whether there is grass in front of your.. Allergy Research Group, Inc. Reports Increased Revenues For Allergy Research Group, Inc. (OTCBB ALRG) today announced financial for the year ended ,.

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