MADISON, Wis. -- A warm spring and a hot summer mean hay fever season is already upon us, and those with allergies are suffering in the pollen cloud.

For those who have mild allergies to weed pollen, you know that its out right now and some have said already its the worst season we've seen in a while.

Seven-year-old Ben Tutewohl would play outside all day, but lately mom Jennifer has been taking a break in the action because of Ben's hay fever.

"I'm kind of stuffy, and a little problem in my throat. My eyes are itchy," said Ben.

Both seem to have noticed the problem coming at them sooner this season.

"It seems a bit earlier and more severe this year," said Jennifer. "It's usually right around when school starts he starts having trouble, and we've already been noticing it for the last week or so."

"I think we had a good growing season so I suspect the ragweed has done quite well this year," said Dr. Reid Olson, Dean Clinic allergist.

Allergists have seen hay fever sufferers in their offices already, and said if you're feeling the effects to come in.

"I try to get people that are having enough trouble that it affects their sleep, quality of life, work, social activities, if you have symptoms that bother you to that degree, that's a good reason to see a physician," said Olson.

The hay fever doesn't always slow Ben down, but mom probably has something to do with that.

"Taking the medicine religiously is important, but just having them come inside sometimes and take a break [is important too]," said Jennifer.

Doctors said most people with hay fever have started their medication already and things like prescription nasal sprays and eye drops can help. Otherwise, sleeping with the air conditioning on in your home can help take some of the pollen out of the air.

Typically the season lasts until the first frost brings relief, but we're likely to hit the peak of pollen in a few weeks.