| "Seminole, Florida - Sue Dickey couldn't pass up an outdoor lunch with friends, even though her body is clearly fighting something." "Dickey's symptoms could be a cold or they could be allergies like Brian Ludeker suffers." "If you haven't been formally diagnosed it can be hard to tell if your symptoms are caused from the trees around you or a nasty cold." "Last year pollen exploded. Pine spores coated cars and oak pollen irritated noses. This year Sher says oak is back and earlier thanks to Mother Nature." "Sher says it's too early to determine if this year will be as bad as the last. He recommends if you're suffering to stay inside. If you do go out, change your clothes, which can collect airborne pollen. It's also a good idea to keep your house sealed up; your air condition will filter out many of the pollen particles." "Ludeker came to the doctor to get an allergy shot to help build his immune system against his known allergens." "Dickey has chosen to tough it out with cheaper drug store remedies. Dr. Sher says both work to scare away symptoms, but for the next few months pollen is here to stay." "Dr. Sher recommends over the counter remedies like Claritin, antihistamines and decongestants. If those don't work, your doctor or an allergist can prescribe a more powerful drug." " Lee County authorities say a Colorado woman was escorted off a commercial flight for ignoring instructions to
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