It’s Not In Your Head, Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse

Hi folks, it’s Kristen in New York. This week, we’ve got a question about seasonal allergies on deck. But before we get to that...

It seems like my seasonal allergies are worse this year. Could that be possible? Shelly, New York City

I sympathize with this question. For the past few weeks, it’s seemed like every time I walk down a tree-lined street, my eyes start watering and my nose starts running. I’ve never had seasonal allergies in my life, but this year, suddenly, I do.

It’s not all in our heads, says Rita Kachru, chief of clinical allergy and immunology at UCLA Health. Spring allergy season actually is getting worse.