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Sneeze Meter: New day, same pollen

Your daily pollen report.

The pollen report for Thursday, May 12, 2016:

Trees: Very High

Grasses: Moderate

Ragweed: Not Seen

Other Weeds: Not Seen

Mold Spores: High

Predominant allergens: Oak and Mulberry Tree Pollen

Overall Tree Pollen remains Very High.  Of particular note, Oak Tree Pollen and Mulberry Tree Pollen both increased significantly in the Philadelphia air sample:  Oak tree pollen levels nearly quadrupled while Mulberry Tree Pollen volume almost doubled. Mulberry Tree Pollen also increased in the suburban (Mount Laurel, NJ) air sample.  There also have ben observed increases in Pine Tree Pollen and Grass Pollen. The tree pollen count is higher today than Wednesday.  Trees don't need to be at extreme levels in the air to trigger moderate to severe symptoms.

Source: The Asthma Center