While it’s not spring, doctors at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say allergy season is in full swing.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Doctors said it’s very common for your allergies to be flaring up this time of year.“All allergies this year will be, unfortunately, much worse because of the hot summers, and everything is budding earlier at this point,” said Dr. Fawad Chaudry with the health center.If you’ve got sniffles and breathing is harder than usual, you’re not alone. Many people’s allergies are affecting them.“They have to kind of look into ragweed as well as pollen and other things,” Chaudry said.Fall allergy season is upon us and according to doctors, over the next two months, it’ll stay around a while.>> Download the KOCO 5 App“November onward I think symptoms should get better if it’s just allergy-related,” Chaudry said.Chaudry explained why allergies this time of year can be bad, saying that the consistently warm weather this summer and up until now, created an early blooming season for things like ragweed and pollen is a big factor, too.“There’s another generation of medications that are effective, which are Montelukast, or Singulair. They can be started a week before the season starts, and they help control symptoms as well,” Chaudry said.Over-the-counter treatments like Zyrtec and Flonase will work at this time of year as well. Chaudry said don’t be surprised if your allergies hit you hard.“Fifth worst state in the country in regard to allergies. Now, when we have a freeze, things get better,” Chaudry said.Top HeadlinesTeen charged with killing 4 at Georgia high school denied prior online threats in 2023Raygun apologizes to breakdance community for backlash to her Paris Olympics performanceOklahoma City tenants only given less than one day’s notice stairs would be out of orderCharges dismissed against man accused of 2017 double murder at Del City laundromatCrews battle several fires across Oklahoma City metro