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Higher temperatures are supercharging your allergies

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If your seasonal allergies feel worse than ever, you can thank temperature changes for ramping up pollen, creating longer allergy seasons, higher airborne allergen levels and more intense itchy eyes, sneezing and runny noses.

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  • Rising CO2 levels are contributing to increased sneezing and itching for allergy sufferers. 8s
  • Scientists say higher temperatures are intensifying allergens like tree pollen, ragweed, and mold. 17s
  • Allergy seasons are becoming longer, and pollen counts are expected to keep rising. 26s
  • Areas with little or no pollen may see increased airborne allergens in the coming decades. 44s
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