Re: Allergies [Re: Ummm...]

What the heck is a chenopod?  That's supposed to be one of our primary 
pollens??

Theresa

Karen Fernsler wrote:
> Ragweed is not my friend.
>
> I have been watching this for my area:
> http://www.wunderground.com/DisplayPollen.asp
>
> Ragweed is not my friend.  It tells you what the predominant pollens
> are, but doesn't really break it down.
>
> Did I mention ? -- ragweed is not my friend.
>
> Blah.
>
> On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 10:03:34AM -0400, Bonnie & Bill Morgan wrote:
>   
>> Sue, I have terrible allergies, too.  Do you know what you are allergic to?
>> What do you do when you have an attack?  Is it primarily sinus symptoms?  If
>> so, there may be a few things to make you more comfortable, in addition to
>> some of the newer medications (mostly prescription) out on the market.  I
>> use Rhinocort with great success.  If I'm out, I've found steamy showers,
>> standing over a pot of boiling water or eating a nice large bowl of chicken
>> soup will give some temporary relief.  If your DH will give you a nice
>> gentle pressure over your sinus cavities, that too can give temporary
>> relief.  There is so much more that can be done to help alleviate symptoms
>> that was not available years ago.  And if you get allergy attacks frequently
>> and they keep you from enjoying what you love to do, I'd recommend checking
>> into getting allergy shots.  It's a long term investment, but over time, it
>> does seem to help.
>>
>> Here is hoping you are feeling better today!
>>
>> Blessings,
>> Bonnie (SW OH - zone 5) 
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
>> Of SueNY
>> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 9:28 PM
>> To: gardenchat@hort.net
>> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Ummm...
>>
>> Haven't done a thing today..not even a visit to the garden. My allergies
>> flared up big time and it feels like I have a stack of bricks on my face.
>> Not fun. :-(
>>
>>
>> Sue(6B)
>>
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