Town Talk Question of the Week: “Seasonal allergies have been particularly bad this year. What symptoms do you have and how have you dealt with it?”

Alex: “Runny nose, my throat has been itchy, my eyes have been very irritated. I’ve just been taking medicine.”
Rory: “Scratchy throat and a cough for the longest time and watery eyes. I’ve been taking Benadryl because my mom said to.”
—Alex Dapri (left) and Rory Brennan, Kendall Park

“I have nasal drip so I’ve been taking Zyrtec and it helps me.”
—Gabina Paz, Princeton

“I’m not suffering but I have numerous friends that have been suffering. I just want to fly them to a dry climate.”
—Adam Bierman, Princeton

“My symptoms range from a stuffy nose to a sore throat.
I deal with the symptoms as they come up. If I have a sore throat, I will drink some nice warm tea or take medication.
I medicate for the symptoms.” —Jesse Szhnurman, Princeton

“I sniffle, I don’t feel like I have allergies but apparently I do. I claim I don’t and just deal with it and try to think that I don’t. I try to drink a lot of water.” —Janice Schroeder, Hopewell