Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s 2018 Asthma Capitals™ report reveals that Dallas, Texas ranks 17th among cities in the United States having high pollen counts, which can be a risk factor for asthma. Pollen is a very common allergen triggering asthma attacks. If pollen is an asthma trigger for you or your child, AAFA offers […]
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Weather Alert: Wind Advisory and Freeze Watch Tonight
Weather conditions will be windy and cold as a cold front passed through North Texas this evening. Expect north winds of 25 to 30 MPH with wind gusts as high as 40 MPH. The strong winds combined with the cold will result in wind chill values in the teens and twenties. Temperatures may fall to […]
Tree Pollen in Spring
If you’ve watched local news broadcasts this week, you have most likely heard mention of the pollen count – especially tree pollen. This week our pollen counting station has measured very high levels of oak, ash, and mulberry in North Texas. Family Allergy & Asthma Care is a AAAAI certified counting station providing daily pollen and spore levels for North Texas. […]
Does Rainfall Affect The Pollen Count?
Rain washes pollen away, but pollen counts can soar after rainfall. “Rain often washes pollen out of the environment, but first, it bursts pollen particles, spreading allergens farther.” Warner Carr, MD, an allergist and fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “During a rainstorm, the pollen in your environment gets saturated and […]