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Here's Why Allergy Season Seems A Little More Unbearable This Year In Philadelphia

"Today is pretty bad," Rahim Ali said. "A lot of sneezing, swollen eyes, just very insufferable," Patricia Davis said.

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April 16, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- About 81 million people have seasonal allergies and the numbers are growing. Doctors say the spring allergy season is longer and more intense than it's been because of global warming and it has prolonged symptoms.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Spring flowers around the Philadelphia region are a welcome sight but the botanical beauties and budding trees are triggering a big spike in allergy symptoms.

"Today is pretty bad," Rahim Ali said. "A lot of sneezing, swollen eyes, just very insufferable," Patricia Davis said.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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