The Rain Is Giving Us Some Relief From Outdoor Allergies

It has been raining in Northern Virginia for the past two days and it looks like it may rain again tomorrow.  The rain is giving us a break from the pollen, but the pollen will come back with a vengeance later on this week.

On Sunday, I along with many others in the Northern Virginia area noticed an increase in allergy symptoms.  I now have laryngitis because of all the mucous draining down my throat over the weekend.  It's also causing mucous to go into my lungs.  Not even Mucinex and herbal throat tea are helping to get the wheezing to go away.

I may have to go out and buy another bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar.  It clears mucous out, is all natural and doesn't cost much.  Everyone who has recommended it to me has also recommended that I get the organic, all-natural apple cider vinegar with 'the Mother' in it.  I tried it before and it does work, but I ran out during my last bought with mucous.

I have had one neighbor who has laryngitis, not including myself, one friend who developed a sinus infection and another who had very swollen, itchy eyes.

Has anyone else noticed an increase in allergy symptoms?  What were your symptoms?

Tree pollen is high, grass is medium today in Northern Virginia

Today, in Northern Virginia, tree pollen is high and grass is medium. Grass pollen season is just beginning.

If you have not had allergy symptoms until today, you could be allergic to grass.

Tree Pollen Is Very High Today

Tree pollen is very high today in Northern Virginia.  It's at the highest level it has been since last year.  If you are not sure what you are allergic to, but you have sinus issues today, there is a good possibility you are allergic to tree pollen.  

If you are allergic to tree pollen, today is a good day to take allergy medicine and stay indoors.  Keep those windows closed.  If you do go outside today, make sure you leave your shoes at the door and wash your hands as soon as you walk indoors to get that pollen off of you.