Philadelphia residents are grappling with an increasingly prolonged allergy season, marked by elevated pollen counts attributed to ongoing environmental shifts. Becker ENT & Allergy reports that seasonal allergies, commonly referred to as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, impact a substantial segment of the population, affecting up to 30% of adults and 40% of children across the United States. The primary triggers are pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds, which induce symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.