Allergy season arrives early due to increased pollen levels from early spring

Bothered by allergies? Houston doctor has help

HOUSTON (KIAH) -- There are an estimated five million oak trees in Houston, and it's the time of year where they release their pollen -- a lot of it. It's the yellow substance found on cars and most other outdoor surfaces, and when it enters the body, it triggers the release of histamine. It's the body's attempt to clear out pollen, but it also causes the allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy throat, and runny eyes from which so many people are …

What to Do With Difficult-to-Manage Seasonal Allergies

(MedPage Today) -- When the usual methods aren't enough to control seasonal allergic rhinitis, what do you do? First off, "make sure they're on the right medicines, make sure that they're diagnosed properly with the right condition," said Jonathan...

Some people love him, others hate him: Spring. For some people, this season only means headaches, sneezing and tearing eyes. Nevertheless, spring will show itself from its beautiful side in the coming week. A week's view of our author.

Major Texas city among top allergy capitals in the U.S.

In its annual report, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America revealed which locations nationwide are most difficult for those with seasonal allergies.

Allergy season arrives early due to increased pollen levels from early spring

Allergy season is arriving early for millions of Americans. This comes as spring itself arrived two weeks ahead of schedule in several Midwest states. The Climate Prediction Center forecasts temperatures far above average in the southern and eastern regions of the country, leading to increased pollen levels and worsening conditions for allergy sufferers. A study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America found significant increases in aller…

Maps show when allergy season is going to peak in Ohio

(NEXSTAR) – Spring has sprung and you may be starting to get early signs of the sniffles. But there's bad news for allergy sufferers: The worst is still to come. Multiple allergy forecasters indicate 2025 is likely to be a pretty rough year for seasonal allergies. Pollen counts are expected to be higher than average in 39 states, predicts Alan Reppert, a meteorologist with AccuWeather. If you're stocking up on antihistamines and bracing for impa…