Allergens 101

Goosefoot Allergy

Chenopodium album

A wind-pollinated, moderately allergenic annual weed. Goosefoot is often used as a food source for livestock and is consumed as a cooking herb. Additionally, its seeds are used to prepare dark flour for gruel or bread.

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Common Goosefoot Allergy Symptoms

  • Hay fever

  • Eye allergies

  • Asthma

When Is Goosefoot Allergy Season?

 

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Where is Goosefoot found?

Native to Europe, goosefoot is found all over the world and is particularly abundant in the Middle East.

A single goosefoot plant can produce around 20,000 pollen grains in a season.

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Recommended solutions

Avoid the allergen as best as you can and reduce symptoms through over-the-counter medications. If you would like to prevent your allergies from progressing or are looking for long-term relief, talk to your doctor about allergy immunotherapy or find out if you are eligible for NectarRx Allergy Treatment.

  • Check pollen counts daily

  • Wear a mask, sunglasses and/or nasal filters when outdoors

  • Opt for air conditioning during pollen season

  • Avoid freshly cut grassy areas

  • Shower after exposure

  • Use Benadryl, Claritin, or Zyrtec as needed

  • Treat with allergy immunotherapy

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