Allergy Forecast For Wayland: What Pollen Rates Are Expected

WAYLAND, MA — The warming weather is a welcome prospect for many during the coronavirus crisis, but the blossoming plants and flowers in Wayland mean that allergies are set to rev up in the coming weeks.

The parks in bloom might be nice to look at, but for many residents in Wayland with allergies, it means a lot of congestion and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Here is the pollen breakdown from the Weather Channel for the next three days in Wayland:

Tree Pollen

• May 21: High
• May 22: High
• May 23: High

Grass Pollen

• May 21: None
• May 22: None
• May 23: None

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).
• Keep indoor air clean.
• Keep windows closed.
• Carry an allergy relief kit that includes over-the-counter products such as antihistamines and eye drops.

“Pollen counts are highest in the early morning, between 5 and 10 a.m.,” Robert Sporter, a doctor at ENT & Allergy Associates, told AccuWeather