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Scripps Clinic Specialist Predicts Active Allergy Season

El Nino rains and winds contributing to severe hayfever symptoms locally

A physician from Scripps Health in San Diego talks about caring for your seasonal allergies.

Scripps Clinic allergy and immunology specialist Katharine Woessner, MD, shared with News 8 that this spring could be especially difficult for people who suffer from allergy symptoms. Many over-the-counter options can offer relief, but new treatment options for various pollens are available only by prescription.


Watch the CBS 8 story Nightmare days for San Diego allergy sufferers

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