Below, you will find some of the allergens that we test for in our office.
We have specified what the various mixes contain. If you would like further
information said information, please click the link. A new window will open
with informaion supplied by Wikipedia.
| Grass Mix: |
Kentucky
Bluegrass, Orchard
Grass, Redtop,
Timothy,
Sweet
Vernal Grass |
| Ragweed Mix: |
Giant,
Short |
| English Plantain: |
Common
lawn weed |
| Weed Mix: |
Common
Cocklebur, Lamb's
Quarters, Rough
Redroot Pigweed, Yellow
Dock, Sheep
Sorrel |
| Tree Mix: |
Alder,
Ash,
Elm,
Beech,
Birch,
Maple,
Hickory,
Oak,
Poplar,
Sycamore |
| Pine Mix: |
Eastern
White |
| Goldenrod: |
Commonly
found growing near ragweed. |
| Alternaria: |
Common allergenic mold, grows on plants and plant material,
easily made air-borne, released by the wind during dry periods. |
| Aspergillus: |
Common soil fungus, released by the wind during dry
periods, will grow on almost any substrate, frequently found on damp
hay, grain, sausage, and fruits, commonly cultured from houses, especially
basements, crawl spaces, and bedding. |
| Helminthosporium: |
Common field fungus, parasite on cereal grain plants
such as com, wheat, oats, and rye, released by the wind during dry
periods. |
| Cladosporioides: |
Common fungus that is usually associated with plants,
wood products, and leather goods; the spores are easily made airborne
and as such are a common cause of respiratory problems. |
| Penicillium: |
Commonly a soil inhabitant which grows readily on fruits,
breads, cheeses, and other foods; Mutant strains of Penicillium are
utilized to produce the antibiotic Penicillin. |
| Fusarium: |
Common field fungus, parasite on green plants such as
peas, beans, cotton, tomatoes, com, sweet potatoes, melons and rice,
also saprophytic on decaying plants, loosened during wet periods and
dispersed by raindrops. |
| Pullularia: |
Normally in soil, also decaying vegetation, plants and
caulking compounds, outdoors loosened during wet periods and dispersed
by raindrops. |
| Dust
Mites: |
Dust mites are too small to be seen but are found in
every home. Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, carpets,
fabric-covered furniture, bedcovers, clothes and stuffed toys. |
| Dogs, Cats: |
Your pet's skin flakes, urine, and saliva can be asthma
triggers. Keep pets out of the bedroom and other sleeping areas at
all times, and keep the door closed. |
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