Article: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON RESEARCH TO HELP HAY FEVER SUFFERERS

University of Akron issued the following news release:

The more than 35 million Americans suffering from hay fever will soon breathe easier, thanks to research at The University of Akron that provides faster and more accurate pollen counts.

Hay fever - allergic rhinitis - is caused by high pollen counts. Early, accurate and quick identification of high pollen concentrations can warn hay fever sufferers to limit or avoid outdoor activities early on and ultimately reduce hay fever's annual direct and indirect medical costs, estimated to be $7.7 billion, says UA assistant professor of mechanical engineering Dr. Jiang Zhe.

Zhe and UA graduate assistants Ashish V. Jagtiani and Rupesh Sawant ...

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