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Article: 'Pollen allergy grips 10pc population of Capital'.
- Article from:
- The Nation (Karachi, Pakistan)
- Article date:
- March 24, 2008
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By FOZIA AZAMISLAMABAD, March 24 (THE NATION): The spring with blooming colourful flowers is in full swing in the Capital, adding to its beauty for some, but not for all, as about 10 percent population of the City is suffering from pollen allergy. The gradual rise in mercury has led to a significant increase in pollen allergy patients, with all major public hospitals of the capital being flooded with the patients.
As every year with advent of spring pollen allergy becomes a salient feature of capital. From mid March to mid April pollen allergy remains on its peak in the Capital. Pollen allergy patients have thronged the two major public hospitals; PIMS and ...