How climate change makes your allergies worse

Imagine stepping outside, and instead of just feeling the spring breeze, you're hit with an allergy storm. Keerti Gopal from Inside Climate News reports that climate change is stretching out pollen seasons, making allergies worse than ever. According to Dr. Neelima Tummala at NYU Langone, her patients swear their allergy symptoms are the worst they've ever experienced, and the data backs her up. Longer, more intense pollen seasons mean more exposure, which ramps up reactions like sneezing, itchy eyes, and even asthma attacks. And get this — climate change doesn’t just shift when pollen is in the air; it actually boosts the amount of pollen plants produce, according to Gopal. As temperatures rise, plants bloom earlier and more vigorously. So what does this mean for you? Well, your allergy season might be stretching longer, and relief could get harder to find. That subtle shift in climate isn’t just about the weather — it’s about how you breathe, how your body reacts, and what’s coming next.