Midland Tx Pollen Count (2024)

FAQs

Why are allergies so bad in Texas right now? ›

Seasonal allergies often pop up in the spring, but Texas' unique climate, especially its dry winters, means allergies are here nearly year-round. Texas is high in ragweed, elm, mountain cedar and oak pollen (to name a few irritants). Mold is also a problem in places like Houston and along the Gulf Coast.

The pollen count in Dallas is high for grass pollen and low for tree and ragweed pollen. The overall allergy risk is very high today and will remain so for the next 15 days.

The risk of tree pollen symptoms is moderate.

The worst month for allergies will vary based on where you live. Across the United States, May typically is the worst. In May, most of the country sees elevated pollen counts. This includes both trees and the beginning of some grass pollens.

This Texas city is the worst when it comes to allergies

According to a study by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Dallas is the worst city in Texas to live with allergies.

The worst months for allergies in Texas are January, as well as March through May.

On an average day, pollen counts rise during the morning, peak about midday, and then gradually fall. So the lowest pollen counts are usually before dawn and in the late afternoon to early evening.

Yes, allergies can most definitely cause a sore throat. A sore throat is an extremely common symptom of allergies. The leading cause of sore throats due to allergies is a result of postnasal drip. Postnasal drip occurs when discharge from your nose runs down the back of your throat.

In many areas of the United States, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. Tree pollination begins earliest in the year followed by grass pollination later in the spring and summer and ragweed in the late summer and fall.

Both seasonal and year-round allergies can cause fatigue. Getting tested by a board-certified allergist is the first step to finding relief.

Can allergies cause a cough? ›

Triggers. Asthma and allergy coughs are typically caused by swelling or irritation of the airways. Allergies like hay fever can cause a chronic dry cough. If you're sensitive to dust, pet dander, pollen, mold, or other common allergens, then your allergy symptoms may include a cough.

Many allergens are more prevalent at night. For example, dust mites and pet dander can accumulate in bedding and pillows, which can make symptoms worse when you lay down to sleep. Pollen levels tend to be higher in the morning, which means that your symptoms may peak later in the day or at night.

We recommend cetirizine for initial treatment. Third-generation antihistamines: levocetirizine (Xyzal), desloratadine (Clarinex). 'Improved' versions of second-generation products. May work better or have better side effect profile but this has not been proven and the products are generally more expensive.

The months that are typically worse for allergies vary depending on the location and specific allergens involved. In general, spring and fall tend to be the peak seasons for allergies in many regions of the United States. During spring, especially from March through May, tree pollen is a common trigger for allergies.

That's because as the climate has warmed, there are fewer days with hard freezes. That gives pollen producers, grasses and weeds a longer period of time to thrive (and make your eyes water). The 2024 season has kicked off especially early, experts say.

Humidity and Allergies

The high temperatures can also mean that your body is working a lot harder to keep cool, making other physical processes more difficult. People whose nasal passages are blocked because of sinus inflammation will be especially prone to breathing difficulties during humid weather.

Thanks to our particular climate in Texas, especially with its dry and mild winters, allergies here can last beyond typical growing seasons. “Different plants are genetically programmed to pollinate at different times of the year,” said Dr. Robert Butler, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Austin ENT Clinic.

Environmental factors play an important role in allergy symptoms. Increased pollution, air quality changes and outdoor allergens such as pollen and mold spores can create a perfect storm for heightened allergic responses. Seasonal variations. Allergy seasons ebb and flow throughout the year.