Ragweed Allergy
Welcome to Ragweed Allergy a site designed to help those that suffer from Ragweed Allergy more commonly known as 'Hayfever'. Millions of people suffer from Ragweed Allergy every year due to the spread of Ragweed Pollen. Here we provide basic information on the Ragweed Plant and then go on to explain the symptoms of Ragweed Allergy before talking about preventative measures and forms of Ragweed Allergy and Hayfever relief.
About Ragweed
Ragweed Allergy is a significantly common allergy caused by Ragweed pollen which is released by the Ragweed Plant which is a flowering plant from the sunflower family. Ragweed is also known as bitterweeds or bloodweeds in some regions and it can come in common and also giant form.
There have been 41 species of Ragweed discovered across the globe and it's season is generally August through October.
Most commonly Ragweed is found in warmer regions of the Northern Hemisphere and also South America. It thrives on dry plains, sand soils and the banks of rivers as well as on dry roadsides and any sort of open and unattended land or waste land. This means that it is not just found rurally but in urban areas too. Ragweed pollen is spread primarily by the wind and can be carried for many miles and for prolonged periods of time on dry and windy days.
Ragweed Pollen is extremely allergenic, in fact it is believed to be the most allergenic of all pollens and with each plant able to produce in the region of a billion grains of pollen each season it is hugely widespread and a problem that is near impossible to control.
Unfortunately with this being the case there are very few places in America and other suffering countries, where you are safe from Ragweed pollen.
How does Ragweed Allergy effect me?
The human immune system is there to recognise any form of bacteria or virus that is potentially harmful to the body and then eradicate them. This in simple terms prevents us from becoming ill. People who suffer from allergies have a somewhat weaker immune system which can react in a defective way when confronted with certain things such as in this case Ragweed pollen.
Just by simply inhaling air with a hint of Ragweed pollen, sufferers will proceed to experience the common symptoms of Hayfever. Coming into contact with the plant will cause an accelerated reaction and symptoms.
Anybody that suffers to any degree from Hayfever is highly likely to suffer from Ragweed Allergy. Generally if you are allergic to a type of pollen then you will be allergic to all types and with Ragweed producing the most allergenic pollen it stands to reason that it can effect these people.
People with Ragweed Allergy may also get symptoms when they eat cantaloupe and banana. Chamomile tea, sunflower seeds and honey containing pollen from Compositae family members occasionally cause severe reactions to.