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Some seasonal allergens are hitting their peak in the Chicago area, while others will likely hit in coming weeks and months this spring, according to allergy experts.

As Chicago fully moves into the spring season, more people are experiencing allergies from pollen, trees, mold and weed, in search of ways to discover their daily levels before heading outside.

Video shows a man getting showered by tree pollen while mowing his lawn in Spring Grove, Illinois. The footage comes amid a particularly challenging season for allergy sufferers. (Credit: Kathy and Thad Christiansen)

Allergy season is here, so we asked Dr. Richard Wasserman, medical director for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Medical City Children’s Hospital in Texas, to answer our top 10 questions about allergies.

A new study finds that pollen season and its awful nasal drips is coming earlier and hitting harder — and that’s because of global warming.

Joey Miller

Joey Miller

Meteorologist Joey Miller with the latest pollen report & an update on potential flooding.

Cottonwood & maple trees are in bloom right now, if you’re experiencing irritation relief is insight with meteorologist Joey Miller.