If you've been sniffling and sneezing lately, had itchy eyes and a scratchy throat, you can probably blame it on the pollen. Spring allergy season is starting to ramp up. Here's the pollen forecast through the weekend.
The primary pollen this time of year comes from cedar and juniper trees. Here's what Pollen.com has to say about this type of pollen:
Juniper Genus Details
"Juniperus is a family of about 70 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, many of which are called 'cedars'. Other common names include mountain cedar, cedar juniper, and juniper redberry. Juniperus is widely distributed throughout North America, although certain species are more allergenic than others. Juniperus asheii is a species found in the southern states, with the largest population found on the Edwards Plateau in Texas. Because there are many types of juniper found in this area and the pollen grains are so similar, it is often hard for an individual to determine which species are allergenic to them. When weather conditions are supportive, pollen can travel many miles."
Juniper Allergy Info
"The mountain cedar (Juniperus asheii) species has been found to have significant allergenic properties. Research has named this to be of similar allergenicity to ragweed, one of the most allergenic pollen types."
So get ready to invest in some tissue and allergy pills. It's only going to get worse before it gets better....
Jeff Castle
WAFF 48 Storm Team
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