Health & Fitness
Allergy Forecast For Douglasville: How Much Pollen?
Allergy sufferers beware, as high risk of allergy symptoms is expected in Douglasville and Douglas County in the next few days.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA β The parks in bloom might be nice to look at, but for many residents in Douglasville and Douglas County with allergies, it means a whole lot of congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Here is the pollen breakdown from the Weather Channel for the next two days in Douglasville and Douglas:
Tree Pollen
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- Wednesday, April 14: Very high
- Thursday, April 15: Moderate
Grass Pollen
- Wednesday, April 14: High
- Thursday, April 15: Moderate
Ragweed Pollen
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- Wednesday, April 14: None
- Thursday, April 15: None
According to The Weather Channel, Paulding County will also have a moderate risk of allergy symptoms through next week. You can find a longer allergy forecast for the next 15 days in Paulding County on the Weather Channel website.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the most common symptoms of allergies are sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat and eyes, and wheezing.
It's a list that people with allergies know all too well.
Here's how AccuWeather, a weather forecasting service, suggests you can relieve your symptoms:
- Stay inside in the morning (if possible).
"Pollen counts are highest in the early morning, between 5 and 10 a.m.," Robert Sporter, a doctor at ENT & Allergy Associates, told AccuWeather.
- Keep indoor air clean.
- Keep windows closed.
- Carry an allergy relief kit that includes over-the-counter products such as antihistamines and eye drops
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