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Why are my allergies getting worse?

· 29 min

Episode Why are my allergies getting worse?

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It feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back.

This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Bernd Weißbrod/picture alliance via Getty Images.

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Correction: This episode mentions Xarelto as a potential allergy medication. It is not.

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