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A Calgary doctor says the white fluff from poplar trees is not to blame for people's allergies. White balls of fluff floating through the area are fairly common at this time of year.
A Calgary doctor says poplar fluff is not to blame for people's allergies. This time of year, there are a lot of white balls of fluff floating through the air in southern Alberta. But Dr. Joel ...
If you're walking around Windsor lately and wondering, "what the fluff is this stuff?," you're not alone. Poplar cotton — the white, nearly snow-like substance coming off the trees and collecting in ...
Allergy symptoms are worsening as the seasons start earlier, and tree pollens like juniper are triggering discomfort. Experts offer tips for relief, including nasal sprays and showers to wash away ...
When pollen has a high concentration in the air, the clinic releases an alert notifying the public of possible symptoms of high tree pollen. "This is an extreme exposure situation.
“The pollen count reflects an average of the daily number of pollen grains in the air over the course of a 24 hour period,” said Dr. Ellis. “Generally speaking, tree pollen season begins in ...
Signs and symptoms of a Christmas tree allergy According to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, approximately seven per cent of people experience an allergic reaction when ...
Mold. Certain types of mold can grow on a Christmas tree. And if you’re allergic to that mold, bringing a tree into your home can cause allergy symptoms, Dr. Davidson said.
Certain triggers, like pinon, juniper and other tree pollen, are particularly aggravating allergy symptoms for some people. The juniper pollen count is currently high in Albuquerque.