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Ragweed is yet another source of allergies caused by plant pollens. Ragweed starts releasing its pollens around mid summer. With the sunlight getting brighter by the day, Ragweed pollens get transferred faster with the help of moist winds. On their aerial flight, many manage to enter the human body via the nasal and oral passage. Although Ragweed is common in the rural areas most of them pollens can easily travel into the cities by mid day. Naturally the pollen count is highest, as one gets closer to the source of the pollens.
Like most sources of allergens, Ragweed too is highly case sensitive. Ragweed seeds and pollens seem to attack those who have a sensitive immune system. Such immune systems are especially sensitive to plants and seeds that belong to the Compositae family. Besides, inhaling the Ragweed grains one can also come in contact with Ragweed while consuming banana or cantaloupe. Ragweed infection may also be caused by Chamomile Tea, honey containing pollen or sunflower seeds. Severe exposure to Ragweed can easily result into shock and attacks of asthma.
Symptoms of Ragweed Infection
Running nose coupled with sneezing and difficulty in breathing are some of the most common symptoms of Ragweed Infection. When attacked with Ragweed Infection one can also suffer from swollen and puffy eyes. Clogged nose along with an itchy throat are also quite common. severe cases of Ragweed Infection can result into headaches, sinusitis and infection in the upper respiratory track.
How to Prevent Ragweed Allergy
With no permanent cure available for Ragweed Allergy, one can only prevent the infection by avoiding all kinds of contact with the Ragweed pollens.
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Wearing sunglasses and and a mask in the mid summer seasons is a must. One must also avoid staying out for long on windy summer days. With the help of the local news paper and television channels one can always keep a steady track of the pollen count in a given area.
Those who suffer from Ragweed Infection must use central Air conditioners with a High Efficiency Particulate Air Filter System, attached to it. One can also leave for the west or move towards the sea beaches in order to avoid exposure to the Ragweed grains. Most physicians prescribe antihistamine medication along with anti allergic sprays for patients who are suffering from Ragweed Infections. If necessary doctors can also prescribe complete bed rest or change of place to patients suffering from Ragweed Infections.
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