I probably don't have to tell you, but we in the Southeast are under attack from pollen. Scientists say the mild winter and an early spring has led to a bumper crop of pollen. And they're predicting a prolonged pollen season.
According to Pollen.com (pollen is so widespread now it has it's own website), the pollen forecast will be in the the high range from the Ohio Valley to Florida. The pollen count has been through the roof. Nashville, Tennessee recorded a reading this week of 11,000, seven times the mark considered very high.
What's interesting is that the pollen we can see is not usually the problem. Pollen experts say pine pollen, which is the main source of the yellow dust we see on our cars in the spring, is too big and heavy to cause allergy problems.
The pollen count is expected to remain high for at least the next few days. If you need me, I'll be tracking down a BJ's sized bottle of Claritin.
Link:
www.Pollen.com
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