Arming yourself against asthma and allergy season

Longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors -- spring time is here. But for some spring doesn't always bring such pleasant symptoms. For millions -- spring means sneezing, wheezing and coughing -- especially for asthma sufferers.

Pharm D, Dr. Stefanie Ferreri, explains that because the majority of the country had such a mild winter, plants are blooming sooner and so is allergy season. "For people who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, an early spring means a long road of symptoms this year."

But there are ways to fight and manage symptoms. From changing the detergents to knowing which medicine to choose -- spring time can still be fun and symptom free.

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