Hey Houston! Your allergies lasting longer? Here’s why

HOUSTON – If you, your kids, or anybody in your family has been coughing and sneezing a lot more than normal this season, you’re not alone.

Climate Central says changes in the climate are making the Spring allergy season longer and more intense.

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Part of the problem is the growing season has gotten longer and the time between when we see freezes has also increased.

Warming extends the growing season. Because the growing season has gotten longer, so has the amount of pollen released into the atmosphere. This has triggered an increase in allergies.

KPRC 2 Meteorologist Anthony Yanez breaks down how this warming world is causing more intense seasonal allergies.

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