Poll: How bad are your allergies?

The warm weather has brought a high pollen count to Long Island. (April 10, 2010) Credit: Photo by Daniel Goodrich
Long Island is experiencing a difficult allergy season thanks to heavy rain in March followed by an extended dry spell.
Without rain, pollen is staying airborne, and uncomfortable Islanders are flooding medical clincs and drug stores to seek relief.

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