Pollen is one of the most common causes of allergies in the United States. Pollen is a very fine greenish powder made by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilize other plants of the same species. Are you affected by the pollen? If you are then you are like many others.
Why? Your immune system actually sees pollen as a harmful invader and it starts to respond accordingly.
What are some of the symptoms? nasal congestion sinus pressure, which may cause facial pain runny nose itchy, watery eyes scratchy throat cough swollen, bluish-colored skin beneath the eyes decreased sense of taste or smell increased asthmatic reactions
What can you do to reduce the symptoms?
-Stay inside
-Keep the windows up inside your house and cars
-Clean your carpet and floors often
-Monitor your inside/outside pets that may bring pollen into your environment
To hear more about pollen, allergies and treatments, click HERE to view this recorded live video from Zing Life Services.
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