Headache? Sneezing? Wheezing? Itchy and watery eyes?

You are not alone.

This spring is turning out to be one of the worst allergy seasons in years because of high pollen counts in cities across the nation, according the Associated Press.

The unseasonably cold winter is a likely culprit of the extreme allergy season, according to AccuWeather.com. Many plants may have bloomed later than usual, and this late blooming has overlapped the normal blooming of other plants. Right now, some areas in the deep South are seeing double the normal amount of pollen.

"While trees, grass and weeds cause allergy sufferers pain in nearly all regions during early April, mold in the Northeast, caused by record rain and flooding, is amplifying allergy problems,'' the article says.

Pollen, a fine yellow dust that can irritate sinuses, can cause severe reactions for seasonal allergy suffers. About 20 percent of Americans suffer from allergies, according to the Milwaukee, Wis.-based-American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

"Everywhere, it seems, is covered in a fine yellow dust that irritates our lives,'' the article says. "Experts say it's the worst they've seen in years in many areas.''

Dr. Mona Mangat, an allergy specialist in St. Petersburg, Fla., called the season a "wicked bad year,'' describing it as the worst she's seen in her six years at the office. "We're just overwhelmed with patients right now,'' she told the AP. "We're double and triple booked with new patients, trying to work in people because we know how much people are suffering.'' But there is relief.

Kent Holtorf, medical director of the Holtorf Medical Group, one of the largest private physician groups in the country with practices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, recommends allergy products, such as Benadryl, Singular, Claritin, Zyrtec, and others. He also suggests a new treatment, Low-Dose Allergy, a shot that treats a combination of symptoms, including seasonal and food allergies.

For those who prefer the homeopathic route, ChicagoHealers.com recommends the following steps:

Take a whole food based Vitamin C, which acts as a natural antihistamine.

Add magnesium supplements to your diet, which improves breathing. Some immunologists suggest taking 400 milligrams of magnesium daily to help with nasal allergies and breathing problems. Magnesium-rich foods include nuts, beans, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, and bananas.

Wear sunglasses when going outside, which helps reduce sensitivity to light and prevents your eyes from excessive watering.

Drink a lot of cool water. Rehydrating is one of the best ways to eliminate toxins from the body.

Check local pollen count. Consider wearing a mask if seasonal allergies are severe.

Stay away from dairy, which produces phlegm.

Use the bathroom exhaust fan in the shower to help prevent the growth of mold in the shower. Cleaning the bathtub or shower liner is also important.

Use a vacuum with a HEPA Filter, which do not re-circulate pollutants back into the air.

Get rid of clutter. Allergy sufferers need to be especially careful about controlling dust in their homes. Clutter is a major source of dust and dust mites.