> > > My allergist is told me it is because we are *too* healthy. Since there > are very few parasitical infections here the antibodies that fight > parasites have nothing to do. So the immune system starts attacking > the next most dangerous things, like pollen and dust mite crap. Or too bored, and not enought "real" problems.. :) -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist