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October 19, 2015. Our First “Hard Frost”

Last night, most of our region experienced our first “hard frost” (hard frost = temperatures below 28 degrees for a period of hours). This is GOOD NEWS for individuals with ragweed and other pollen allergies–why? Because Ragweed and many other pollen-producing plants cannot survive a “hard frost.” Today counts reveal no Ragweed or Grass pollen. Other Weeds are decreased to Low levels and Pine Tree pollen remains present at Very Low levels. Mold Spores (which are decreased with colder temperatures but hang around until there’s snow on the ground…) are decreased but remain Very High with Cladosporium Mold predominant.

August 17, 2015. The Asthma Center’s Pollen Count Is In

The Asthma Center’s pollen count is in, and ragweed is moderate today! As its count increases through early fall, it’s important to recognized the plant and learn how to best avoid it to keep allergy symptoms to a minimum.

Luckily for us all, the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology has compiled information on ragweed that answers all of the important questions on the allergy, symptoms, and how to limit contact. Read it all here: http://acaai.org/allergies/types/ragweed-allergy

For other pollen in the air today: trees are not seen, grasses are very low, other weeds are high and mold spores are extreme.