Spring pollen season is starting earlier and getting more intense

COLLEGE PARK, MD.- Warmer weather this winter has led to an earlier and more intense start to allergy season. Pollen concentration in the U.S. continues to be on the rise leading to worse symptoms. The higher concentration and  earlier start…

The early spring brings in one of the worst pollen seasons yet

The warmer weather leads to early spring. That early spring makes the trees bloom earlier. Hence, more pollen. Due to the increase in pollen people say their allergies are much worse than usual.

Food Allergies on the Rise For Maryland and DC Children

Food allergies in children have been on the rise, increasing 50 percent since 1997, with Maryland and D.C. having the highest rates in the country.

Allergies Bloom Early With Warm Winter

Many allergy sufferers throughout the region have fallen victim to an uncharacteristically warm winter that has caused tree pollen to skyrocket earlier than in past years, sending scores into allergy-induced misery, according to Howard County Health Officer Peter Beilenson.