High Pollen Levels In GA Signal Spring Is In Full Bloom

Georgia residents with seasonal allergies may be dismayed to learn the state's pollen count remained high in some areas, with grains lingering in the thousands.

Metro Atlanta, in particular, has been hit hard by the pollen since Friday's start to spring. Wednesday's count was 3,279 - down from 5,902 on Tuesday.

The Weather Channel advised pollen during allergy season will continue to be very high at least through April 3.

Tree pollen is not expected to trail below "very high" for the next three days in Atlanta, according to The Weather Channel. Grass pollen is considerably "high," and ragweed pollen is not a concern.

The pollen count measures grains per cubic meter of air. Earlier in the month, forecasters warned of increased tree pollen activity to usher in spring.

Here's what some Georgia cities can expect Wednesday, according to The Weather Channel:

Atlanta

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: High

• Ragweed pollen: None

Lawrenceville

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Marietta

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Decatur

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: High

• Ragweed pollen: None

Cartersville

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Canton

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Cumming

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Dallas

• Tree pollen: Very high

• Grass pollen: Moderate

• Ragweed pollen: None

Tips To Manage Allergies

Here are practical tips to help manage allergy symptoms:

Track daily pollen forecasts, especially during tree and grass pollen peaks. During these times, limit outdoor activity when counts are highest, typically at mid-morning on dry, windy days. Plan outdoor activities after rain, when pollen is temporarily lower.

Reduce indoor exposure to pollen by keeping windows closed during peak pollen times, using air conditioning with a clean HEPA filter, showering and changing clothes after being outdoors to avoid bringing pollen inside, and washing bedding weekly in hot water.

When you must be outside, wear sunglasses to shield your eyes, consider wearing a mask when mowing the yard or gardening, and avoid drying clothes outside during peak pollen season.

Experts also advise that people with predictable seasonal allergies start on antihistamines or nasal corticosteroids before peak season. Saline nasal rinses are effective at flushing pollen from nasal passages. Health care providers can also provide advice about allergy shots if symptoms are severe or long-lasting.

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