Itchy Eye Relief without the Preservatives

Dr. Goldstein, Director of The Asthma Center, explains, “Spring pollen season is definitely the worst time of year for ocular allergies, and many spring hayfever sufferers are experiencing intense eye allergy symptoms.”

Pine Past Prime? Still Playing Hardball

“It looks like we may be past the peak of Pine,” says Dr. Dvorin “but the heat and humidity are also playing a role in pollen distribution. Outdoor mold spores are still very high, approaching extreme levels, and English Plantain weed pollen. When you consider what’s in the air—Pine Tree Pollen, Outdoor Molds, and Weeds plus the weather variable and the priming effect, the outlook is tough if you have allergies & asthma.”

Dvorin & Goldstein Field Questions: Pollen & Allergy Misery

Dr. Dvorin came into work early today so that he could not only collect and count today’s air samples, but also so that he could answer questions from subscribers who receive The Asthma Center’s Daily Pollen and Mold Spore Count direct to his or her inbox. Likewise Dr. Goldstein started his day early to help address the questions that are pouring into The Asthma Center. We hear the same questions (and sneezing) from members of the media, cashiers at our local 7-11s and WaWas, and the person sitting next to us on our commuter train, and the list goes on and on. We also hear the same questions from our patients (new and current) who are looking to The Asthma Center for ways to find relief from allergy misery.

Manic Monday: Tree Pollen levels Extreme today in the Delaware Valley

“Looks like a bad week for allergies. Today tree pollen is extreme, and I expect to see peak tree pollen in the next five days,” says Dr. Dvorin as he finished today’s count. The picture above was taken right from his microscope and features, Oak, Pine and Walnut tree pollen. The Asthma Center’s phones are busy with reports of misery: nasal congestion and blockage, sneezing, itchy eyes, and coughing!

Blue Skies, Red Eyes: Oak Pollen on the Rise

“Without a doubt, Oak tree pollen is predominant right now and accounts for two thirds of all the pollen grains in today’s air sample,” says Dr. Dvorin. “Our patients are experiencing more eye symptoms this week,” he explained. “It’s why I set aside the time to count—to know exactly what’s in the local air today, our air right here, right now.”