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Article: Giving the Green Thumbs Up; The AAAAI Offers Suggestions for Gardening With Allergies.
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- May 1, 2003
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MILWAUKEE -- MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardening is a satisfying activity enjoyed by millions of Americans. But when your green thumb starts to make you sneeze and wheeze, it may be time to reconsider the types of flowers and trees you are planting near your home. Paying attention to what you plant can help reduce allergy triggers, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, or "hay fever," affects more than 35 million people in the United States. These allergies are caused by substances called allergens, airborne pollens and mold spores that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring, summer ...