Allergy Forecast For Douglasville: How Much Pollen?

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — 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

• Wednesday, April 14: Very high
• Thursday, April 15: Moderate

Grass Pollen

• Wednesday, April 14: High
• Thursday, April 15: Moderate

Ragweed Pollen

• 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