Allergy season affects millions of Americans each year, causing symptoms like runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes due to pollen from trees, grasses, and other sources of pollen. The severity of these symptoms varies based on location and specific allergens. Dr. Nana Mireku, an allergist from Dallas-Fort Worth, emphasizes identifying pollen types that trigger allergies to manage symptoms effectively. It is advised to keep windows closed, avoid outdoor activities during high pollen counts, and change clothes after being outside. Masks can help reduce pollen exposure but do not prevent eye symptoms. Over-the-counter nasal sprays and antihistamines are recommended, with the best results seen when starting their use early in the season. Climate change is causing allergy seasons to become longer and more intense. Dr. Rachna Shah from Loyola Medicine Allergy Count reports that in Chicago, pollen levels began rising in mid-February, earlier than usual. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America notes that cities like Wichita, Virginia Beach, Dallas, and Oklahoma City face high pollen counts, making them challenging for allergy sufferers. Severe cases may benefit from treatments like immunotherapy with allergy shots or oral drops.