US Allergy Season Intensifies as Pollen Levels Hit Record Highs

53 articles · Updated · The Seattle Times · Apr 20

pollen counts have surged to extreme levels across Washington DC and other US regions, triggering a difficult allergy season for many residents.
Experts attribute the spike to unusually warm temperatures and abundant tree pollen, particularly from oaks, with some areas reporting over 2,000 grains per cubic meter.
Climate change, earlier pollen release, and overlapping pollen types are extending allergy seasons, prompting doctors to advise proactive symptom management.

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