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Grand Rapids Allergy
What's in the Air?
October 2009 
In This Issue
Fall Allergens
What's New at GRA
In the News
Leaves, Sneeze and Wheeze 

fall leaves

One of Michigan's most beautiful seasons can be one of the most difficult for those with fall allergy.  Read on for more information.
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Fresh air, pumpkins, crisp apples and raking leaves.  While autumn may be beautiful, many of us cringe at the thought of jumping into a pile of leaves, picturing sneezing, wheezing and puffy eyes.  Ever wonder what's in the air that is preventing you from enjoying the season?  Read on below.
 
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Fall Allergens
ragweed
Ragweed (pictured) and other  weeds begin pollinating in August and generally continue to be in the air until the first hard frost.  Mold spores are also very prevalent.  Exposures occur daily, even when simply walking outdoors.
 
To learn more about your fall allergy and how to minimize exposures, treat symptoms and enjoy this colorful season, click here
 
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What's New at GRA
drop 
Sublingual Immunotherapy, or "Allergy drops" is an oral form of immunotherapy given at home.  Allergy drops are a non-injection alternative awaiting FDA approval.  To learn more, click here
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In the News   
sneezeResearchers continue to look at the molecular level for a cure for allergies.  Exciting advancements are being made.  With continued research, new treatment options will become available, and hopefully a cure, or vaccine for allergy prevention, will develop. 
 
 
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We hope you enjoy a wonderful and allergy-free fall.
 
Sincerely,
 

Grand Rapids Allergy
 
 
Grand Rapids Allergy