WebMD: Allergies Health Center

That time of year, and apparently worse than normal......

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Nationwide Allergy Map

See how widespread allergy symptoms are where you live.

What Is an Allergy?

Allergies are an abnormal response of the immune system. People who have allergies have an immune system that reacts to a usually harmless substance in the environment. This substance (pollen, mold, and animal dander, for example) is called an allergen.

Allergies are a very common problem, affecting at least two out of every 10 Americans.