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Article: Warm Spell Brings Early Allergy Season
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- March 6, 2004
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LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
03-06-2004
Dateline: TRENTON, N.J.
Suddenly tormented by a runny nose, stuffy head, scratchy throat and itchy eyes? You've got lots of company.
Across the country, the spring allergy season has hit extremely early due to spells of unseasonably warm weather that induced trees such as elm, maple and oak to spew out pollen particles weeks ahead of schedule.
That's making seasonal allergy sufferers miserable, and doctors in most regions are seeing a surge in patients seeking appointments or prescription refills.
"Normally, it wouldn't be until the end of March or the start of April," said Dr. Leonard Bielory, director of the Asthma and Allergy ...