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Sneeze-o-Meter: Daily allergy report March 20-24

    by Tony Wood
    Published 

Based on the sampling by Dr. Donald J. Dvorin at the Asthma Center, who is the official pollen counter for the National Allergy Board, allergens are significantly lower than the same time period last year.

FRIDAY:
Trees: Very High
Grasses: Not Seen
Ragweed: Not Seen
Other Weeds: Not Seen
Outdoor Mold Spores:  Moderate 
Predominant allergen(s): Juniper,Cedar, Maple, and Birch tree pollen

As overnight temperatures continue to warm up, pollen and mold counts have been steadily increasing. Windy, dry, seasonable temperatures may lead to more pollen. On the other hand, periods of chilly rain may temporarily suppress pollen and molds; however increased moisture may only bring more mold growth and contribute to more robust trees and plants when "spring" truly arrives.

THURSDAY: Although the cold air is still with us, the trees continue to bud, sharing their pollens with us.