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Medicine's Joao Pedro Matias Lopes offers tips for Ohio's worsening allergy season

Media | May 04, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Pollen not the only thing allergy sufferers need to worry about
Spectrum News: Joao Pedro Matias Lopes, assistant professor of pediatrics at the School of Medicine, said Ohio's worsening allergy season stems from unpredictable seasonal mixing rather than new tree species. He recommended tracking pollen apps, showering after going outside, and wearing a cap and sunglasses to reduce exposure to eyes and nose.

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