HELP! 
This is trying to kill me!



(Ragweed, Goldenrod or nasty blooming fall weeds)


It is official - I have ALLERGIC RHINITIS!
(way more fun to call it that than "hay fever")

So, I'm a bit cranky due to all of the blooming WEEDS that are growing behind our house.  The Asthma & Allergy Foundation has a great website (complete with page on my ragweed allergies).  They have four primary suggestions for coping with ragweed allergies:

1 -  Track the pollen count in your area. 
Okay.  I won't be doing that one.  I already know it is SKY HIGH!  Just ask my sinuses, runny eyeball and sore throat.  But, if you are interested, you can head here to see what they are saying about pollen counts in your region.

2 - Stay indoors in central air conditioning.
Oh, you betcha I am...it is 87 degrees F and 69% humidity(feels like 96 degrees F).  Too hot for October I'd say.

3 - Get away from the pollen where possible.
Their suggestion: "Going to sea or abroad in late summer can greatly reduce exposure."
Umm, Okay.  I am thinking the Caribbean as a possibility to escape from my sniffles and coughs!  A little impractical but a woman can dream can't she?

4 - Take antihistamine medications.
Besides staying in the air conditioning, I see this as my best and cheapest bet.

So there you have it.  Goodbye St. Thomas, Hello Actifed!

Still looking for more engaging allergy articles?  Well, then, read here, this and one more.

Until next time (sniff, cough, sniff),  Be well.

Erin
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