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Blog Post Comment❤️During religious services, don't forget the effect that blooming flowers such as lilies has upon people with allergies.
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Blog Post CommentGood point, Peach! In years past, during our Easter service, our congregation was encouraged to purchase Easter lilies to honor the memory of a loved one.
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Blog Post CommentSince 2010 some 300 Salt Rooms, which offer natural Salt Room Therapy, have opening in the USA. Developed by Russian pulmonologists in the mid 1990s, this therapy can greatly help with allergies, asthma and more. It's not a quick fix, and most doctors in the USA are not familiar with it yet, so be proactive and research this one yourself.
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Blog Post CommentYeah, tell that to my allergies 3-4 days after it rains. We might possibly be saying the same thing.
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Blog Post CommentKoreyAusTex, do you have allergies to mold or dust mites? Humidity from rains can cause mold spores to climb and dust mites to increase. Do you have more trouble indoors or out?
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Blog Post CommentNatural nasal barriers also can be effective and can be used with existing medication such as nasal sprays and anti-histamines. They are applied at the base of the nostrils and trap the allergens - pollen etc. They are extremely safe but you should still consult with your doctor before using them.
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Blog Post CommentWelcome to the AAFA forums Monique! What are your allergy triggers?
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Blog Post Comment❤️Hi Melissa, Thanks for asking My allergy triggers are tree pollen, grass pollen, dust and mold spores. I have used a natural nasal barrier with great effect for the dust and mold and it is now working well for my spring allergies.
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Blog Post Comment😀👀🤪I’m allergic to the 20th century. It only got better when it became the 21st. <wink>
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Blog Post CommentVery early spring observation in your garden. There are many questions at this time of the year about pollen in the garden - park or schoolyard. How can I find out, the difference between a male (pollen producing) shrub or tree and female shrub or tree ? MALE flowers in early spring are YELLOWISH and the FEMALE flowers are RED . The flowers are in clusters during very early spring, before the leaves develop .
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Resource CommentMore from the Washington Post: Pollen, misery and the allergy-afflicted: Our season of suffering has arrived
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Blog Post CommentOh nooooo i love sunflowers when i planted them last year and again this year in my yard!!!
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Blog Post Comment❤️Marie, could you tell a difference or a reaction from the sunflowers? It could be that you are okay with them. My DD is allergic to some things, but does okay with some plants or other allergens that are related. Could you talk to your doc about whether sunflowers would be a problem for you in particular?
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Blog Post Comment❤️K8SMOM2002 Last fall undecided to dry the flowers so I cut them before the birds and squirrel could get at them. Oh my word I didn't realize how much pollen was in them. So I won't be drying them this year but I will plant the seeds again next year will just have to buy them.
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Blog Post Comment❤️If you make the picture bigger you can see the squirrel having a meal
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Blog Post Comment❤️Those are beautiful sunflowers! I hope they didn't aggravate your asthma! And I'm sure that squirrel enjoyed a tasty treat.
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Blog Post CommentWhen i got home today one plant was broken in half and another is laying on the ground and there are seeds all over the side walk, so think they are having a good time. I'm not going to have a good time cleaning up their mess....lol...
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Blog Post Comment❤️They are beautiful Marie! The squirrels have a field day in our front flower bed.
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Blog Post CommentWelcome to AAFA Janet! How long have you been dealing with asthma/allergies?
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Blog Post CommentI am from England .
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Blog Post CommentHi Jennifer, welcome to the AAFA forums!
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you for sharing a window into your world, Deb! You are an absolutely amazing member of our Asthma and Allergic Disease Support Online Community !
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you, Cynthia, for your never-ending helpful advice! I am happy and proud to be a member of this wonderful community! ☺
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you for sharing Debbie and thank you aafa for highlighting this importabt topic. I was just reading about a study done by USC in which the air pollution declined 20 percent over a 20 year period and it corresponded with a 20 percent decline in new cases of children's asthma-- which provides strong circumstantial evidence that reducing air pollution reduces illness. We are all sharing the air. I try very hard to limit travel to necessity only, drive a car with good gas mileage, and buy...
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thank you Shea, for your concern in this matter. It certainly is an important issue. We should all do our best to try and eliminate air pollution!
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Blog Post Comment❤️We can expect an abundance of cross-reactivity of Birch tree pollen, with other trees such as, the alder (Alnus glutinosa) - hazel (Corylus avellana) or hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) are examples, this year because of the changes in our environmental temperatures. Food cross-reactivity of Birch and apples are known, but..... there are many more. See your Dr. or Allergist for up-to-date information. Sue C. Killian wrote an excellent book about allergy and cross-reactivity.
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Blog Post Comment❤️I’m glad Atlanta isn’t on the list
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Blog Post Comment❤️Great Valentine's Day Tips! 💖💘💓💌 Yes. Be thoughtful and have a healthy holiday! A book of poetry and a cozy blanket that is safe would be great! A nice mug and a box of herb tea. A sweater that is safe to wear. A pair of slippers is always nice and comforting! For folks that are home bound, how about an adult coloring book and some colored pencils? A nice picture frame that has a picture of you and your sweetie in it! Have a Happy Valentine's Day! 😍
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Blog Post Comment❤️I love those ideas, AAFA and Deb! There are so many cool (non-traditional) gift options out there that can be fun to celebrate and dont bother asthma/allergies: video games, board games, DVDs, or books also make great gifts.
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Blog Post Comment❤️Thanks, Shea! ☺ You have some wonderful gift ideas! It just takes a little thought....
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Blog Post Comment❤️This ideas are great for any holiday or at any time you want to get a gift for a loved one. Thanks.
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Blog Post CommentWelcome to the AAFA forums, JenniePV! You are right, these are great gift ideas for any time.
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Blog Post Comment❤️New to this blog and I have to say I am relieved to know that all the issues I have been having with food is real. I have always had issues with eating bananas. The past few months I have been having oral reactions to foods. I think it is bell peppers. I am thankful to have found this blog. Thanks.
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Blog Post CommentWelcome Jax! Glad you found us!