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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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. 

If you have a question for us, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note ⁠here⁠

Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members

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


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-05-18 28 min
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