The Worsening Allergy Season: Pollen Counts Increase and Mental Health Impacts
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Allergy season is getting longer and stronger, with pollen counts increasing by 21% across the US since 1990, according to new data. Over 85% of US cities have seen their allergy seasons lengthen by an average of 15 days since 1970. For those in Reno, Nevada, allergy season has extended by a hefty 99 days. An extended stint of pollen exposure can have significant health ramifications for those affected by seasonal hay fever, which hits roughly 26% of adults and 19% of children. Climate change is believed to be a contributing factor to the worsening of allergy season.