Large male and female plants might generate some of the tiniest grains of pollen, while diminutive plants may yield pollen that puts those to shame. Pollen grains may not look like much to the naked eye; they often look like dusty specks. Yet upon closer inspection, they take on an ...
Spring cleaning makes a difference:It’s not fun, but the dividends are great if you take the time to clean and dust surfaces to reduce the accumulation of pollen and other allergens. Mold is also a factor, so get rid of standing water and clean bathroom and kitchen surfaces thoroughly. S...
like buildings and roads. When a city area is warmer than a rural area due to these heat-absorbing surfaces, this is called an “urban heat island.” Read the report to learn more about the effects of climate change on pollen production, and what can be done to slow...
If you don’t have a shop vac, use your regular vacuum. But then make sure to clean it thoroughly and well after you are finished with your e-pollen removing task. This vacuuming is not going to get the rug completely pollen-free, of course. But at least it will make it bearable to...
With the arrival of spring, many trees need wind to spread large amounts of pollen. This wind-borne pollen is airborne and inevitably inhaled by us. Normal people do not perceive any wind-borne pollen when they inhale...
Not sure how to use epinephrine auto-injectors (11.5%) Fear of needles (5.2%) “We know early recognition of anaphylaxis and treatment with epinephrine improves outcomes,” Alvarado said. "The results demonstrate the need for better education of allergy patients to recognize and treat anaphylaxis ...
is sensitized to a known substance,such as pollen, pet dander, dust mites, or certain foods. If you suspect allergies are the cause of symptoms, it’s important to consult with your healthcare provider to determine if a test is warranted or if your symptoms may be caused by something ...
pollen. I'm not surprised: apples, celery and hazelnuts all contain a protein that's similar to the pollen he is allergic to.However, I reassure him he is simply 'sensitive' to these foods rather than highly allergic (it's a matter of degree), and he can safely eat them in cooked ...
Hay fever is an allergy to pollen – dust-like particles released by plants in order to reproduce. Symptoms can start as early as March and continue through until October. Your baby or child might be allergic only to a certain pollen type, and have symptoms for just part of this time. ...
Scientists have proposed several theories to explain dinosaurs' extinction. There's not much physical evidence for some of them. For example, one theory is that dinosaurs were allergic to flower pollen — flowering plants and bees evolved together during the late Cretaceous period. However, flowering...