Longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors -- spring time is here. But for some spring doesn't always bring such pleasant symptoms. For millions of Americans -- spring means sneezing, wheezing and coughing -- especially for asthma sufferers. Pharm D, Dr. Stefanie Ferreri, explains that because the majority of the country had such a mild winter, plants are blooming sooner and so is allergy season. "For people who suffer from seasonal allergies or asthma, an early spring means a long road of symptoms this year." But there are ways to fight and manage symptoms. From changing the detergents to knowing which medicine to choose -- spring time can still be fun and symptom free. For more information on Managing Allergies and Asthma, go to www.moreaboutthat.info, click on our Allergies and Asthma segment and then download our podcast to see the segment online. If you are a news station and have access to Pathfire, this story is also available on Pathfire DMG. Click on binoculars, select advanced search tab, highlight DWJ archive, and use keywords: Allergies and Asthma.