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BOB DOUGHTY: Seasonal allergies can have a huge effect on worker productivity. The United States loses an estimated seven hundred million dollars in productivity each year because of allergies. And Americans spend billions more on allergy medications and treatments.
An allergy is an unusually strong reaction to a substance. Many things can cause allergic reactions. The most common cause is pollen from flowering plants and trees. Other causes can include organisms like dust mites or mold. Chemicals, plants and dead skin particles from animals can cause an allergic reaction. So can insect bites, some foods and changes in temperature.
The most common kind of allergic reaction is itchy, watery eyes and a blocked or watery nose. Allergies can cause red, itchy skin. Some reactions can be life-threatening; for example, when breathing passages become blocked.
The most common cause of allergies is pollen from flowering plants and trees.
FAITH LAPIDUS: Springtime can be beautiful in the southeastern United States. Every tree and plant seems to be flowering. But all that beauty comes at a heavy price. The state of Tennessee has been called one of the worst places in the country to live if you suffer from seasonal allergies. The reason is its climate and vegetation.
Bruce Lyon, a physical trainer, is in great physical shape. However, all his strength and energy seems to melt away when spring arrives.
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