{"id":2172,"date":"2021-05-14T18:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T23:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2021-05-18T18:09:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-18T23:09:38","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-pollen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pollen\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Pollen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

May is the best time to enjoy the flowers at Lyndale Park Rose Garden<\/a>, but it\u2019s also one of the worst times for those with pollen allergies.<\/a> Below we review everything you need to know about what pollen is, how to track pollen counts and how to limit your exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n

What\u2019s Pollen?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Pollen<\/a> is the fertilizing agent of flowering plants like trees, grasses and weeds. It\u2019s a fine yellow powder that floats in the air and is easily carried on the wind for miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pollen is an allergen and the main trigger for seasonal allergies (also called hay fever). When someone who is allergic to pollen comes into contact with the substance, their immune system overreacts and causes cells to release histamine, a chemical that triggers mucus production, inflammation and other common allergy symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tracking Pollen Counts<\/h2>\n\n\n

To reduce pollen allergies, you can track pollen counts in your area. Air sampling devices around the country collect data about how much pollen is in the air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This data is reported online on the National Allergy Bureau\u2019s page<\/a>. This information is also available on your local Minnesota weather channel during the local forecast.<\/p>\n\n\n

Strategies for Reducing Pollen Allergy Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n

To reduce symptoms<\/a> of pollen allergies, we recommend the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n