ragweed pollen
Fall allergy culprit
Ragweed pollen is the fine powder released by ragweed plants during reproduction, notorious as one of the most potent airborne allergens.
A single ragweed plant can produce billions of pollen grains, which travel hundreds of miles on the wind.
Ragweed pollen season peaks in late summer and fall, triggering hay fever symptoms in millions: The ragweed pollen count is through the roof today.
- allergiesAdverse immune responses
- allergy seasonPeak pollen exposure period
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- hay feverAllergic rhinitis from pollen
- histamineAllergy-response compound
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