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Article: What to do when you ah-choo! Learning about allergies.
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- Weekly Reader, Edition K (including Science Spin)
- Article date:
- April 1, 2005
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Allergies are reactions the body may have to ordinary things, such as animals, plants, dust, and certain kinds of foods.
Did you know ... one out of every 5 people is allergic to something?
One ragweed plant can make 8 billion pollen grains in one month!
Keep windows shut during allergy season if you're allergic to pollen from flowers, plants, grass, and trees. Use an air conditioner when it's warm out.
Cats and dogs can get allergies, too! They can be allergic to pollen and mold ... just like us!
if you're allergic to pollen from flowers, plants, grass, and trees. Use an air conditioner when it's warm out.
Help reduce allergic reactions by making ...