spring allergies

The nice stretch of weather is packing a punch for those struggling with allergies. Runny eyes, nasal congestion, and even sneezing are some of the symptoms many are experiencing nearly two months into the spring season. Medical experts said that this year we’re seeing a little bit of a delayed season due to an extended period of cold air...

The nice stretch of weather is packing a punch for those struggling with allergies.

Two of Connecticut’s cities, Hartford and New Haven, made the top 10 list of allergy capitals this year, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Pam Angelo, a UConn Health registered nurse who specializes in allergies, said this is not surprising. “I’ve been doing the allergy department here for about almost six years. And it does seem...

Allergies make us miserable with the constant sneezing, watery, itchy eyes, running nose. Here’s what we found out about spring allergies — why we get them and the best ways to get relief.

Allergy suffering are feeling the effects of a rising pollen count in Connecticut.

Tree pollen levels remain high across the state resulting in seasonal allergy issues.

Allergy season is here, so we asked Dr. Richard Wasserman, medical director for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Medical City Children’s Hospital in Texas, to answer our top 10 questions about allergies.

The beautiful, warm, dry weather is leading to a very tough tough time for allergy sufferers. We talked with an allergy doctor about what you can do to ease the symptoms

Have you noticed your seasonal allergies acting up the past few weeks? You’re not alone. Allergy season was a little delayed this year with a wet and cool start to spring but we are making up for it now. “It has to come out at some point,” explains Dr. Jeff Facto, of the Connecticut Asthma and Allergy Center.  “And...

While allergy season got an earlier start than normal this year, our recent cold and wet weather has kept symptoms at bay. “It’s been a quiet season,” said Dr. Jeffrey Factor, an allergist and partner at Connecticut Asthma and Allergy. “And I think some people are sort of lulled into a sense of security but I think the spring...