It seems everywhere you go in Central Ohio, people are sniffling and sneezing. For those who suffer from allergies this time of year, it has been an especially punishing time and many are seeking relief at the local pharmacy.
"Hay Fever, trees, grass," said Craig Hartzel.
When it comes to allergies, Hartzel gets the worst of it.
"Stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, chest congestion, headaches, sinus infections, I get it all," he said. "I mean, it just doesn't stop."
He said it's like that day after day, night after night.
"I can't breathe at night. I can't hardly get up to breathe and when I do it feels like somebody has poured cement in my nose and into my lungs. It's horrible," said Hartzel.
"It's been real busy," said Dr. Roger Friedman with Buckeye Allergy.
He said this time of year is traditionally Ragweed and Hay Fever season. So why does it seem so much worse than past years?
"Typically, once the Ragweed starts to pollinate it stays in the air until it rains and obviously we haven't had rain for weeks so the pollen has just sat there," said Friedman.
He said that rain in the forecast later this week should help, but true relief won't come until the first major frost. Until then, he suggests those suffering from allergies speak with their pharmacist and try some over the counter medication.
"I've been on tablets and capsules and nothing ever seems to actually like it for me," said Hartzel.
"When those medicines start failing, when they start having symptoms that are uncontrolled in spite of being on the over the counter medications, that's usually the time to talk to your doctor," said Friedman.
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