Cough, sniffle, sneeze, allergies are in the breeze in central Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – Early fall pollen counts for allergens like grass, trees, and especially ragweed are up.

From itchy eyes to runny noses, these allergens can cause a variety of pesky symptoms. Yet, the big culprit for allergy sufferers this time of year is ragweed, a plant that is releasing its pollen right now.

Specialists at MercyOne say they’ve been seeing a rise in patients because of it…

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