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It's Not Just You, Allergies Are Really Bad This Year
Wildflowers bloom along the 710 Freeway in April, 2019.
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It's Not Just You, Allergies Are Really Bad This Year
It's not just you -- it's been a rough allergy season so far for many people.
UCLA Health allergist Dr. Rita Kachru says watering eyes and sneezing could be because of recent heavy rainfall that's stirring up a lot of pollen. There's even irritating particles left in the air from our recent major wildfires.
But she says global warming has one of the biggest parts to play.
More on allergies:
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Sneezing A Lot Because Of Santa Ana Winds? It's More Than Just Allergies Making You Miserable
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