ATTENTION ALLERGY SUFFERERS

As a medical writer, I'm always getting health information sent to me. There is so much happening in the field of medicine that it's sometimes hard to keep up with everything that's available out there. This blog is my way of sharing information with others. Recently, I heard about a new Web site, Pollen.com which was created to help allergy sufferers manage their allergies. The site just added two new features: "Pollen History" and "Two-City Comparison." There is also now a shopping feature for those who want to comparison shop for anti-allergy products.

What's really cool is the site's "Pollen History" feature, which gives a 30-day history of allergy by zip code. Visitors can track whether allergy conditions are on the increase or decrease in any given location--important if you're considering whether to leave or stay in a particular area of the country.

The chart comparing two cities ("Two-City Comparison Chart") allows visitors to compare the pollen intensity in your area with that of another location for four days. All you have to do is plug in the zip codes from each area and the information is yours. The intensity is displayed as bar graphs showing the concentration of pollen in each area.

Finally, the site also has an area, the "Allergy Buyers Club," where you can shop for a vast array of allergy relief products.

The site is easy to negotiate and is extremely helpful in providing information that can really help you manage your allergy. Some of the information can help to alleviate possible allergy problems before they even occur.

The site reaches over 200 million people annually with useful suggestions that help those of us who suffer from allergic conditions. Check it out and let them know that I sent you there.