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.

Pollen Count Is Low Today!

For the first time in over a month, the pollen count is low in Northern Virginia.  The rain has helped wash the pollen out of the air.  It won't last long though.  Wednesday, we will see one of the highest pollen levels since last year!

The main offender is tree pollen, but grass and weed pollen is starting to have some activity.

Tree Pollen Is High Today In Northern Virginia!

Tree pollen counts are at an 11 on a scale from 0 to 12 in Northern Virginia, which is very high!  Most pollen today is from trees.  Grass pollen is starting to come in to play now.

I have noticed a lot of people with ear and sinus infections and coughs that will not go away.  My cough came back last week and has not gone away.  It is at its worst at night when I lie down.  I have also noticed that I have more congestion in my lungs and I need to use my inhalers more often.

Make sure you take your allergy medicine, take off your shoes before you enter the house and wash your hands once you get in the house to remove pollen and stop it from entering the house.