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Pollen is getting worse, but you can make things better with these tips from an allergist

  • Written by Kara Wada, Clinical Assistant Professor, Allergy/Immunology, The Ohio State University
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Blooming spring flowers signal the beginning of spring, but for millions of people, they also signal the onset of the misery: allergy and asthma season. Itchy, watery eyes; sneezing, runny nose; cough and wheezing are triggered by an overreaction of the body to pollen.

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