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To many who suffer from allergies and asthma, spring is a time of sneezing, wheezing and staying indoors. Springtime’s warmer weather heralds the arrival of numerous allergens that can cause allergic reactions ranging from mild to life-threatening, especially for those who suffer from asthma. However, hibernation is not the answer.
“Having an allergy doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy being outside,” says Kirk E. Hippenstell, MD, President of the American Lung Association of Virginia. “It means taking precautions and altering plans to reduce your risk of having an allergic reaction or an asthma attack.”
Nearly 24 million Americans suffer from hayfever or allergic rhinitis triggered by allergic reactions to tree pollen, grass pollens, and mold spores. The 13.1 million Americans who suffer from asthma also have to contend the possibility of attacks triggered by ozone air pollution, sudden weather changes-or secondhand smoke.
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