SPRING ALLERGIES

10 Allergy Myths That Will Surprise You — Myth 2

By Stephanie Watson @YourCareE
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September 09, 2022
10 Allergy Myths That Will Surpise You

2. Only flowers cause allergies.

When allergies strike, brightly colored blooms might seem the main suspects, but they’re rarely to blame. Birds and insects intercept flower pollen, carrying it from plant to plant before it can catch the wind and reach human noses. Most pollen at this time of year actually comes from weeds like ragweed.

 

 

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Updated:  

September 09, 2022

Reviewed By:  

Christopher Nystuen, MD, MBA and Janet O’Dell, RN