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Live Life Better: ‘Pollen storm’ moving across northeast

Experts say allergy seasons have intensified in recent years.

News 12 Staff

May 24, 2023, 10:07 AM

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A “pollen storm” has been moving across the northeast, and researchers say it's making allergy season harsher.

Experts say allergy seasons have intensified in recent years.

They say climate change is one of the main causes - as warmer temperatures extend the growing season for plants - causing a rise in the pollen count.

GUIDE: 8 tips to cope with seasonal allergies

To help with allergy symptoms, doctors recommend taking over the counter medications, closing windows, and avoiding bringing in pollen from outside.

If symptoms persist, experts recommend seeing an allergist.

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