Tree-Lined Streets Mean Less Asthma

re: Tree-Lined Streets Mean Less Asthma

qualitygeek — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:40:35 GMT

I ran into someone the other day who told me her family's chihuahua took away her asthma...I find it hard to fathom people still believe that old tale...

Trees, OTOH, pines, dogwoods, & southern magnolias are my favorite trees, but the types of trees on the streets with lower asthma rates was not detailed in the article. There are some trees with pollens that can be very aggrevating allergens.

My allergies (which don't include tree pollens, thankfully) are kept at bay when I get adjusted regularly. I stopped taking allergy meds due to this wonderful "side effect" of having a "pinched nerve" treated.

re: Tree-Lined Streets Mean Less Asthma

Gazer — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:51:02 GMT

The more exposure children have to plants and animals in their lives, the less asthmatic and allergic they become. It's not surprising that city kids have more asthma and allergies than rural kids.

re: Tree-Lined Streets Mean Less Asthma

Aaltrude — Sat, 03 May 2008 21:12:12 GMT

Plant more trees - it would appear it is good for more than just the environment.

re: Tree-Lined Streets Mean Less Asthma

mmc88121 — Sat, 03 May 2008 16:30:34 GMT

More good reasons to live in the country and plant a tree.

Mary