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News — In the spring, the grass turns green, trees begin to bud and flowers blossom again. However, the change in season also can bring runny and stuffy noses, sneezes and itchy, watery eyes. 

Nearly 1 in 5 children have a seasonal allergy, according to the . Allergies can develop when a person’s immune system overreacts to a substance such as pollen from trees, grass or weeds, which are the cause of most seasonal allergies. 

, pediatric allergist at , and , pediatric allergist and director of the at the Children’s Center, are available to discuss topics related to children’s springtime allergies, including: 

  • How seasonal allergies develop
  • How climate change can affect seasonal allergies
  • The allergy season timeline for your region
  • The difference between allergies and colds and other conditions caused by respiratory viruses
  • Why allergies affect some children and not others
  • Helpful tips to deal with children’s allergies
  • When to see an allergist and obtain allergy testing

Depending on the region of the U.S., spring allergy season can last until the early summer.

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