They took ragweed-allergic patients. On day one, if it took 100 pollen grains to produce a 50 percent obstruction of nose, day two it would take less. Three it would take less. Four it would take less. A little time at the beach, with its onshore ocean breezes, is a little like hitting a reset button for the eyes and nose.
Allergens are more tolerable without drugs or saline sprays.
Baker says that he has a lot of patients who choose a weekend at the beach over medications. Allergy sufferers also have learned to pray for rain, which washes the pollen from the air. Copyright 2001 by Channel 6000 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.