This year's allergy season in South Florida is notably worse, with increased pollen levels caused by fluctuating weather and climate change. According to Naresh Kumar from the University of Miami, the region has experienced extended blooming periods that aggravate allergies. Public health and pharmacy professionals report a rise in patients seeking treatment for allergy symptoms. The allergy risk is forecasted to remain above moderate in Miami-Dade and moderate in Broward, influenced by the prevalence of tree pollen from local flora, including oak and pine trees.
"It's worse than last year," said Naresh Kumar, a professor of environmental health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine who tracks pollen in the region.
"Miami is very unique and strange this year," Kumar said as he analyzed recent pollen samples he collected from Coral Gables.
Scientists have noticed longer allergy seasons in the country as warmer temperatures caused by climate change lead to more pollen in the air for longer periods of time.
Allergies are common year-round in the Sunshine State, although some months are worse than others.
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