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Updated · AOL · Apr 15US Faces Early and Intense Allergy Season Amid Changing Climate
53 articles · Updated · AOL · Apr 15
- Spring allergy season has arrived earlier and more severely in many US regions, driven by warm, wet weather and climate change.
- Experts recommend tracking pollen levels, minimizing exposure, and using over-the-counter antihistamines or nasal sprays to manage symptoms.
- Longer and more intense pollen seasons are impacting millions, but improved treatments and practical advice are helping sufferers cope.
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