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For the quarter of American adults who have been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, spring and early summer can be miserable.

Minimising how much pollen accumulates indoors, especially in your bedroom, can make a big difference in how well you breathe and sleep.

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Amanda Schupak

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NEW YORK – For the one-quarter of American adults who have been diagnosed with seasonal allergies, spring and early summer can be miserable.

Between April and June, tree and grass pollen levels in many parts of the country are high. And climate change is only making allergy season longer and more intense. In some areas, seasonal allergies last all year.

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