Allergies

Allergies occur when the body’s immune system detects a foreign presence that it determines to be harmful. The symptoms an individual experiences due to the allergy are generally the body trying to fight off infection and disease. Unfortunately, most substances that cause these allergies are generally harmless for us humans, and really present no threat to our well being in most cases.
Ragweed allergy generally rears its ugly head in the late summer and early fall. Ragweed allergy is on e of the most common allergies in the entire world, with about 15% of the U.S. population experiencing some form of seasonal allergy symptom. Individuals who also suffer from asthma may experience a heightened reaction to the allergens, and therefore may experience more severe symptoms than those of us who do not suffer from asthma.
Ragweed grows freely all across the United States, but is most abundant in the eastern and Midwestern states. Ragweed is mostly found in areas of bare soil with little to no vegetation, such as open fields, and aside lakes and streams. Each plant will grow for one season, and then die before the fall and winter come. During its short lifespan a single ragweed plant may pollute the air with millions of tiny grains of ragweed pollen. Because the pollen is so light, it floats freely on the wind and easily can travel many miles to a completely separate destination.
Symptoms
Ragweed allergy symptoms are not that unlike many other seasonal allergy symptoms. Most individuals who suffer from ragweed allergy find that a doctor prescribed (or even over the counter for many people) antihistamine really helps alleviate the symptoms that are caused by ragweed allergy. These symptoms can include but are not limited to:

• Breathing complications and difficulty breathing
• Coughing, wheezing, or tightness or constriction of the chest.
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Itchy nose
• Itchy throat
• Nasal congestion and runny nose accompanied by sneezing
If you believe that you may suffer from ragweed allergy, you should consult your doctor about what you should do next. Make sure to inform your doctor of any medication allergies you may also possess, because ragweed allergy is often accompanied by other types of allergies (these allergies are not limited to other seasonal allergies). While the symptoms are generally mild, there are rare cases where individuals experience more severe reactions to the allergens in ragweed, and other seasonal allergens. If you believe you or someone you know may be experiencing this seek medical help as soon as possible.

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