The temperature outside our offices in Midtown Manhattan is cooling down as of this writing. Labor Day has passed, summer is about to end, and autumn is around the corner – and for a growing number of us, that means allergy season.

Seasonal allergies seem to have gotten more intense in recent years, and some studies back up these anecdotal observations. Researchers say that around the country and all over the world, climate change has led to allergy seasons starting earlier and lasting longer. Along the way, pollen counts are getting higher throughout the season. That means increased misery for those with sensitive immune systems.

Yet perhaps more alarming is the spike in serious food allergies. 

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While it was never unusual to encounter or hear about food allergies that might trigger mild reactions such as mild rashes or stomach discomfort, it is now becoming increasingly common for the consumption of foods containing nuts, shellfish, dairy, eggs, wheat, or other foods to trigger reactions so severe they require a visit to the emergency room – and in some cases, cause death. 

The reason for this spike remains unknown, though not for a lack of research. Scientists have many competing theories. Some believe that a growing emphasis on personal hygiene a...

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