Symptoms Of Allergies

During the late summer and the early fall more than 32 million people will suffer from one of the many common seasonal allergies – ragweed. The ragweed allergy it caused by the pollen that comes from the ragweed plant – which will become airborne and travel throughout the area.

Because it is a weed it will grow freely and with no help throughout many parts of the United States and is one of the most out of control weeds. It is more commonly seen in rural areas of the Midwestern and eastern states and in areas that so not have other types of vegetation.

Although they only will survive through one season they are able to release close to one billion grains of pollen. They are very light and therefore are able to be carried for miles through the air.

Symptoms of Ragweed Allergies

Not everyone is allergies to the pollen that comes from ragweed. However, there are some people who are more sensitive to it and those that come into contact with the pollen will stimulate the immune system and cause an overreaction to it. When this occurs the symptoms from this allergy will affect them.

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itchy nose
• Itchy throat
• Itchy eyes
• Wheezing
• Hard to breath
• Tightness in chest
• Coughing

These are some of the more mild symptoms that people will deal with. There are some people who have more severe symptoms – which must be treated with special medications. People with severe symptoms will usually have headaches, asthma attacks, sinus problems, and difficulty sleeping.