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Outdoor mould allergies
Mould thrives in many environments, both indoors and outdoors. They flourish in damp, humid dwellings. Symptoms include 2:
Itchy nose or throat
Itchy, watery eyes
Stuffy or runny nose
Pollen allergies
Many Australians suffer through allergy symptoms due to exposure to tree, grass and weed pollen. Symptoms include 3:
Sneezing
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Watery eyes
Itchy throat or eyes
Ragweed allergies
Ragweed allergies are a specific type of pollen allergy. Ragweed is a plant that is native to America, but now grows along the coast of NSW and in the Northern Tablelands. Ragweed produces up to a billion pollen grains per plant and is responsible for a significant amount of allergic responses in people who live within areas that ragweed grows. 4
Avoid bringing pollen into your home by removing clothes that you’ve worn outdoors and washing them right away.
Symptoms of ragweed allergies include 5:
Sneezing
Itchy nose or throat
Itchy eyes
Stuffy or runny nose
Tips to Minimise Seasonal Allergies
Here are some tips to minimize seasonal allergies.¹
Stay indoors when the pollen count is high
Keep windows closed
Use an air conditioner
Save outdoor activities for late afternoon
Avoid gardening when your allergies are active
Wear a face mask, when you work outdoors
Keep pollen out of your eyes with wraparound glasses
Keep grass well-trimmed
Remove pollen from your skin and hair by rinsing after being outside
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How to know if you have a dust allergy
Dust allergies are especially common in people who have a sensitivity to house dust mites.
1. NIH Medline Plus Magazine, Editors. What triggers seasonal allergies?, NIH Medline Plus Magazine (magazine.medlineplus.gov),2020
2. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Editors. Mold Allergy, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (aaaai.org),2021
3. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Editors. Pollen Allergy, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (acaai.org),2019
4. NSW Government Department of Primary Industries. WeedWise. Annual Ragweed Profile. https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/Annualragweed
5. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Editors. Ragweed Pollen Allergy, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (aafa.org),2019
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