Doctors say these patients react to food proteins that are structurally similar to proteins found in the pollen. For example, people who are sensitive to ragweed, may also be sensitive to bananas or melons. The reaction is known as oral-allergy syndrome. When the cold winter weather drives us indoors, were are more susceptible to winter allergies. Some of the main triggers for these allergies are dust mites, mold, and pet dander.
Dust mites are microscopic insects which thrive on food particles and the scales shed by human skin.
Molds are a type of fungus which grows in dark, warm, and damp environments. Pet dander can be a significant source of allergies for some people. Pet dander can accumulate on clothing, carpeting, bedding and furniture. Indoor allergens are also linked to childhood asthma, which is the leading cause of school absenteeism. Hypothermia is when the body temperature falls below normal.