Research Shows Link Between Allergy Season & Depression

NEW YORK (CNN) – You know that spring has sprung when hundreds of people turn to Twitter to vent about their itchy eyes, dripping nose and uncontrollable sneezing and coughing. Seasonal allergies, which affect about 36 million Americans, aren’t just an annoyance. Many doctors agree that there is a real connection between allergies and mood.
“‘Cranky’ is really the best word for it,” said Katie Ingram of Alexandria, Virginia, a triathlete who has seasonal