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Pollen Allergy

Some allergens are almost  impossible to avoid during the pollen season.

Pollen is a very fine powder produced by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilize other plants of the same species. It’s also one of the most common causes of allergies. Many people have an adverse immune response when they breathe in pollen. Allergy symptoms caused by exposure to:

Pollen is a fine yellowish powder that is transported from plant to plant by the wind, by birds, by insects or by other animals. The spread of pollen helps to fertilize plants — and can mean misery for seasonal allergy sufferers

About 20-30 per cent of the population suffers from allergic rhinitis/hay fever in India, and approximately 15 per cent develop asthma. Pollen is considered a major outdoor airborne allergen responsible for allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis in humans. (source: Tracking airborne pollen to prevent allergy, article from indian express)

Symptoms

If you have a pollen allergy and breathe in pollen-heavy air, you may experience symptoms such as:

Pollen can also aggravate asthma symptoms, including increased coughing and wheezing