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Ragweed allergy: Aggressiveness of pollen is determined by its place of origin and by the environment

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The different geographic and climatic regions from which ragweed pollen originates, as well as the degree of environmental pollution, may influence the severity of allergic reactions such as hay fever and asthma. Pollen from plants in different areas exhibit different levels of aggressiveness.

Source: ScienceDaily.com