Pollen Bomb: Early Onset of Allergies Raises Concerns
As spring approaches, many Americans are reporting an increase in allergy-related symptoms earlier than usual. While allergy season typically begins around April when high levels of pollen are disbursed throughout the air, experts believe early-onset allergies occur because pollen levels have increased significantly in recent years due to mild winters. This alarming trend has raised concerns among allergy sufferers who are usually prepared for the onset of allergies in April.
A recent map graph conducted by Pollen.com revealed that southern states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida have endured “pollen bombs” at high levels of 9.7 to 12 pollen count. Machines scattered across the country, collected data on how much pollen a person will likely be exposed to over three days. The data showed that 22 percent of the country is in the “medium” status, indicating a 7.3 to 9.6 pollen count this week. Even residents on the East Coast and in the Midwest have noticed heightened levels of allergy symptoms, with New Yorkers currently in the medium zone for pollen counts.
Warmer temperatures on the East Coast have expedited residents’ allergies sooner, according