As Fall Allergy Season Begins, New Study Offers Hope for Sufferers.Ragweed ragweed, any plant of the genus Ambrosia, coarse, weedy herbs belonging to the family Asteraceae (aster family), most of which are native to America. They have inconspicuous greenish flowers and soft subdivided leaves. , molds and grasses are now abundant, which can only mean one thing -- fall allergy allergy, hypersensitive reaction of the body tissues of certain individuals to certain substances that, in similar amounts and circumstances, are innocuous to other persons. Allergens, or allergy-causing substances, can be airborne substances (e.g. season has officially begun. And for the 40 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies Allergies Definition Allergies are abnormal reactions of the immune system that occur in response to otherwise harmless substances. Description Allergies are among the most common of medical disorders. , that means taking pills to stop the sniffling, sneezing To verbally tell somebody about a new and interesting Web site. See viral marketing. and coughing. But if you're taking allergy medication and still suffering, a new study may offer help. Video Available. You can reach the story directly by going to http://www.newstream.com/cgi-bin/display_story.cgi?14765 This multimedia news story is for free and unrestricted use on your news information site (and for print or broadcast too). Visit http://www.newstream.com to download video, audio, text, graphics, and photos. If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com. |
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