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Dirty air in your house a risk if ragweed allergy?

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Dr. Anthony LaBarbera answered

NO: Ragweed is a specific plant, which usually results in allergy symptoms in the fall.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2012

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