Why your allergy season is getting progressively worse
In short: If you find yourself sneezing more often each spring, it isn't just your imagination. This video explains how shifting climate patterns are creating a perfect storm for heightened pollen counts.
While roughly 20% of the population suffers from seasonal allergies, recent years have seen a noticeable decline in relief. The video explores how various impacts of climate change are converging to intensify these seasons.
Rather than a single factor, multiple environmental shifts are working in tandem to prolong and worsen allergy symptoms, making 'good' years increasingly rare.
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