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Preparing for pollen season

Spring in the Washington, DC area is famous for its lovely cherry trees, and infamous for the green haze of pollen in the sky and on our cars. For pollen sufferers it means the onset of sneezing, wheezing, itching and blowing that can go on for weeks.

Pollen is a fine powder released from trees, weeds and grasses, with the purpose of fertilizing other plants. It's carried by the wind and can enter the human nose and throat causing an allergic reaction.

Allergic reactions to pollen are more than just a runny nose. They can cause severe congestion that prevents you from sleeping or even cause you to miss work or school. Often they lead to ear infections, sinus infections, hives, rashes and asthma.
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