Why Allergies Are Getting Worse

0:03Welcome to Chasing Life and the official first day of spring.

0:07You know, for many people, this means there are beautiful blooming flowers, there's warmer weather, great stuff.

0:13But for others, we know it can also be the dreaded start of allergy season.

0:18Here in Atlanta, it can get bad.

0:20In fact, they call it the pollening.

0:22Now, if you're someone who has experienced a major or even minor allergic reaction to pollen or to foods, it can sometimes be irritating, but it can also be downright dangerous.

0:34It's happened to me.

0:36It's happened to my wife.

0:37I want to share those stories today because, frankly, they taught me a lot about allergies, and I think they might be able to help you as well.

0:45Questions being, what exactly are allergies?

0:49Why do we have them?

0:50Why does our body do this?

0:52Are they the same as intolerance to things?

0:54And how do you know the difference?

0:56My guest today is Dr.

0:58Zachary Rubin.

0:59He's a pediatric allergist, clinical immunologist, and he just recently released his book called All About Allergies.