Why Are Your Allergies So Bad Right Now? Blame Climate Change

If it feels like your allergies have been worse than usual lately, you're not imagining it.

Millions of Americans are dealing with itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing, coughing, and sinus pressure that seem to last longer than they used to. While seasonal allergies have always been a fact of life, experts say a changing climate may be making allergy seasons longer, stronger, and more unpredictable.

Whether you're battling late-summer weeds, fall ragweed, mold, or lingering tree and grass pollen, there are several reasons allergy symptoms may be hitting harder than ever.

Climate Change Is Lengthening Allergy Seasons

One of the biggest factors is rising temperatures.