Spring weather this year has been warm, leading to an intense allergy season that is longer than usual.
Guests on Greater Boston said allergy seasons have been worsening in recent years, and patients have been seeking relief from symptoms.
Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of The Asthma and Allergy Foundation said, "We've found that allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense and the pollen releases are more intense because the additional carbon dioxide from climate change that supercharges the releases."
He said allergies can trigger asthma, so it's important to see a specialist to understand asthma triggers and access the necessary medications.
Dr. Anna Wolfson, an allergist and immunologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, said during allergy season, her office staffs up for an influx of phone calls and appointments for allergy sufferers.
"As the pollen season comes, we add in more clinics, more shots, slots for patients and also we anticipate that more patients will be seeking out our advice and our care," Wolfson said.
She offered at-home tips to ease the symptoms including keeping the windows shut at home, showering after being outside to remove pollen from hair and skin and using over-the-counter allergy medications after checking with your doctor.
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