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p16 weekender september 5 1987 something in the air ragweed pollen plague a sure sign of autumn by alex newman theres something in the air and its not spring or elec tion fever anyone who is familiar with that tickling in the nostrils the constant urge to sneeze the watery eyes knows the dreaded ragweed pollen pla gue has struck hay fever the common term used to describe these symp toms differs from person to person depending on the par ticular plant or substance to which theyre allergic according to dr owen slingerland medical officer with york region anywhere an abundance of ragweed grows the incidence of allergic reaction increases at this time of year ragweed is a particularly potent pollen producer ex plaining why hay fever suffer ers notice their symptoms more now from midaugust until the first frost a lot of fields in york re gion owned by developers lie uncultivated an open invita tion for the growth of ragweed says dr slingerland this region however is really no worse than others in some regions bylaws en force the cutting of these fields even that does not com pletely eliminate hay fever suffering but ragweed is not the only substance which causes hay fever anything that pro duces pollen will trigger the symptoms says dr slinger land ive seen showers of pollen from evergreen trees with cones pine in particular said dr slingerland but spring and summer grasses mould and mildew all these contribute to allergies damp weather or damp areas of a house encourage the growth of mould whether the mould is apparent to the naked eye or not adds dr slingerland the spores are in the air an allergic reaction is the result of an allergen like pol len being inhaled or ingested antibodies trigger the release of histimine which causes mucus membrane of nose and eyes to swell leading to sneez ing itchy eyes and so on antihistimines will control the unpleasant symptoms of hay fever the runny nose and sneezing says dr sling erland but are not a cure drowsiness is often a side effect of antihistimines and even drugs which claim to be nonsedating can sometimes have that affect according to a brochure put out by smith- kline consumer products antihistimines may also stimulate the appetite result ing in weight gain dr slingerland suggests in stead allergy testing followed by weekly allergy shots for those who really suffer testing for allergies is helpful in identifying exactly what a person is allergic to so that weekly serums may be administered he says the testing process is not at all painful just a skin scratch he adds rr if you can we can at m accolade- a complement to your good taste enriched velvety enamel for walls and trim a classic finish with neutral sheen stays luxurious fresh and clean full bodied one coat coverage easy to use with spat- terless application soap and water washup reg 4099 2999 ideal paints top line latex 4l velvet reg 2615 1999 semi gloss reg 2815 1999 flat reg 2295 1999 exclusive italian ceramic marble granite tile flat 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you cannot tell what they are like never get into a car with a stranger they may not take you home but to somewhere you dont know never hitch hike either when asked for directions answer politely but do not go too near the car if you do not know the answer say so and walk away never take sweets presents or money from a stranger they might be very kind but on the other hand they could be trying to trick you into making friends if the stranger has a car try and remember the color the make and most importantly the licence number if you do not have any paper and a pencil with you try to scratch the number on the pavement with a stone or in the dust with a stick or even write it on your hand when you run away from a stranger or say no to a ride or a present you will arrive home safe but always tell your pa rents and ask them to tell the police just in case the person is dangerous another child may not be as lucky as you the police are there to help you and you will never get into any 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