Boston residents face late, intense allergy season

8 articles · Updated · The Boston Globe · May 3

Doctors at Massachusetts General and Beth Israel Deaconess say high tree pollen from birch and oak is hitting Boston now, with grasses and early weeds set to worsen symptoms through May.
Clinicians report more severe itchy eyes, congestion and skin irritation, with some patients taking daily or doubled over-the-counter medicines, staying indoors and considering allergy shots.
Experts say wetter weather followed by sun and wind boosted pollen spread, while climate change may be lengthening and intensifying seasons that can now stretch from late winter into late fall.

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