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 | This fall, physicians all over the country are reporting record numbers of patients flocking to their offices with hay fever symptoms. It seems that with every passing year, more and more local pollen count records are being shattered, and more and more people are developing allergies. While the reasons for this aren't exactly clear, some allergists are theorizing that climate change, namely global warming, might be at least partially responsible. Many areas of the country are noting elevated temperatures, milder winters, longer rainy seasons -- all of which translate into longer and more intense pollen seasons. Have you wondered why pollen allergy seasons seem to keep getting worse? | |
Global Warming and Allergies
There is much debate as to whether or not there actually is global warming on the earth, and whether this is a man-made or a natural event. If the earth truly is warming, we might expect a "greenhouse" effect, causing the increased growth of plants as well as the pollination of these plants. We might also expect the pollinating seasons of these plants, such as spring and fall, to occur earlier in the year and to last longer.
| Climate Change or Some Other Reason? Share Your Thoughts!
Do you think that there is significant global warming? If the earth truly is warming, we might expect a "greenhouse" effect, causing the increased growth of plants as well as an increase in the pollination of these plants. We might also expect the pollinating seasons of these plants, such as spring and fall, to occur earlier in the year and to last longer. Have you noticed a change in your allergies over the years? Do you believe that global warming or climate change is the cause? Share your story, and read about others' opinions.
| What Pollen Counts Actually Mean
We've all seen the daily pollen count report on the news or in the newspaper. These reports (or more accurately, forecasts) give us some idea of how much pollen is present in the air. Levels of tree pollen, grass pollen, and weed pollen are reported most often as being "low", "medium" or "high". Occasionally, these reports give further details on which kinds of tree and weed pollens are present, such as oak tree pollen or ragweed pollen, for example. But what exactly do these pollen counts mean?
| Food Allergies
Discussion of the most common types of food allergies, including symptoms, treatment and avoidance strategies. Rare forms of food allergies and non-allergic food intolerances are also described.
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