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Allergies Can Dig Into Gardening's Fun

But planting low-allergen species, avoiding high pollen hours can help

HealthDay By Robert Preidt - Sunday, April 20, 2008

Allergen Info

Tips:

Whenever working around plants likely to cause an allergic reaction, avoid touching your eyes or face.

Consider wearing a mask to reduce the amount of pollen spores that you inhale.

Wear gloves, long-sleeved shirts and long pants to minimize skin contact with allergens.

Leave gardening tools and clothing, such as gloves and shoes, outside to avoid bringing allergens indoors.

Shower immediately after gardening or doing other yard work.

Click here to read about "Allergies and Gardening" from a 2006 newsletter from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.

There is also a seasonal article about what plants to grow in their April 2008 newsletter.

If you are prone to certain allergies, why not sign up for E-mail Alerts for Madison, WI, for pollen and other allergen counts (from the National Allergy Bureau, a section of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (AAAAI) Aeroallergen Network).

Click here if you are interested in reading more about stinging insect allergies.

What is anaphylaxis?

Avoidance of the allergen(s) is the primary way to remain safe. Specific advice may include...

For insects: reducing perfumes, bright color clothing, and "high risk" activities, wearing long sleeves/pants.

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