
The sneezing and possibly wheezing season starts for many in spring.
With the pollen season beginning, the indoor school environment
is also changing, as students, staff and visitors carry pollen and
outdoor moulds inside on hair, clothing and footwear. Open windows
also invite pollen indoors.
If possible, it is best to keep classroom windows
closed, especially when the grass is being cut. Ideally, local homeowners
could be convinced to avoid using pesticides on their properties.
Outside the school, trees and shrubs should be cut back to allow
better air flow and more light into dark corners, thus limiting
the growth of moulds.
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