Climate Change Might Cause Spread of Allergenic Ragweed in Britain

Experts have issued a warning about a highly allergenic weed which has spread to epidemic levels in central Europe and which could potentially spread to Britain, spurred by climatic changes.

This weed which is called Ambrosia Artemisiifolia or more popularly, ragweed, could be allergic to many and cause severe reactions such as eczema, fever and asthma.

Yoghurt Intake During Pregnancy Boosts Asthma, Hay Fever Risk in Babies
Women who consume low-fat yoghurt during pregnancy increases the risk of asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in children, according to a recent study.

Increasing temperatures around the globe is ideally suited for this plant to generate more pollen for longer periods of time and spread to areas which were earlier too cold for its survival.

Those who are prone to allergies or are already suffering from allergic conditions need to be careful.

Childhood Eczema and Hay Fever Increases Adult Asthma Risk
Almost 30% of current allergic asthma could be attributed to a history of childhood eczema and hay fever.

Source-Medindia

Hay Fever in Children Reduced by Cellulose Powder
The symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) in children are decreased by cellulose powder without any adverse effects.

Tackling Hay Fever
Hay fever is pretty common in the spring and summer and those allergic to pollen must watch out.