Spring is well-known for being peak allergy season. New plants bloom, pollen is plentiful, and runny noses are everywhere you turn. However, autumn runs a close second, with its heavy potential for allergens. During this colorful season, the ragweed plant releases enormous amounts of lightweight pollen that can travel hundreds of miles in the wind. The pollen is so irritating that 75 percent of people who are allergic to spring plants also have allergic reactions to ragweed. [Read more...]