Re: Allergies [Re: Ummm...]

Kochia is the one that gives me problems every spring.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen Fernsler" <kmwos@korora.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 9:10 AM
Subject: Re: Allergies [Re: [CHAT] Ummm...]


According to the wunderground pollen library:

Genus Level Details: Chenopods (Chenopods)
Can also be known as: pigweed, goosefootChenopods (Chenopods) is a
        genus of the Family.

Plant Details: The term chenopods is used to represent members
of the Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae families. The pollen grains of
these two families are so similar that they are impossible to
differentiate between species, even by trained technicians, so they are
listed collectively as "chenopods". Some of the plants found in these
families include amaranth, pigweed, waterhemp, russian thistle, lamb's
quarters, and kochia. These plants are found throughout the United
States and flower typically in the summer and fall. The pollen of these
families can be highly allergenic and is a cause of concern to allergic
individuals.

On Mon, Aug 21, 2006 at 05:24:22PM -0700, Theresa W. wrote:
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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