From Monday to Tuesday, the number of airborne tree spores quintupled, sending pollen counts soaring to the highest level this year.
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center reported that yesterday's count of spores dropping from trees was 2302.4 grains per cubic meter, a level the National Allergy Bureau calls "very high." By comparison, yesterday's count of pollen from trees was 478 grains/cubic meter.
What does that mean for area allergy sufferers? "Do a rain dance," advises Walter Reed microbiologist Susan Kosisky, who oversees the spore count in the area.
The National Allergy Bureau says when counts go to the "very high" level, almost all allergy sufferers will experience some kind of reaction, and those with extreme allergy sensitivity could have server symptoms.
You can obtain a 4 day forecast for any zip code at www.pollen.com as well as see a view of the entire country.
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