Ragweed Allergies Being Felt in Texas
The ragweed is in full bloom in north Texas and so are the ragweed allergies reports CBS11-TV in Dallas.
With affects from ragweed allergies not expected to dissipate until the first frost, area residents are already starting to look for relief including Dana Buckman who told CBS, “I’ve changed medication and changed the frequency of how often I take it.”
Dr. Rene Leon said that in addition to medications, diet can be an important weapon in fighting symptoms of a ragweed allergy. Fruits including bananas, cantaloupe, watermelon and honeydew melons can cause problems during the high allergy season according to Dr. Leon.
In addition to staying doors during high pollen count days, Dr. Leon recommended allergy injections for very serious allergy symptoms.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America concurs and says that though there is no cure for ragweed allergies, avoiding pollen, using anti-histimines and even leaving the affected region or undergoing immunotherapy can help allergy sufferers.
September 30, 2008 – 10:28 pm