Amaranthaceae is an Underestimated Summer Allergen with Sensitization Often Underappreciated

Abstract

Amaranthaceae pollen causes seasonal allergies in summer, blossoming coincident with the flowering of other weeds of allergenic importance including ragweed and mugwort. Amaranthaceae contribution to seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms can be underestimated. This study assesses sensitization to amaranth family plants using molecular allergodiagnostics.