I don't know if it's just me but I feel like pollen has been worse this year than last! The typical saying is rain washes away pollen, but that’s not always the case.

As it falls, rain can stick to pollen floating in the air and wash it out of the area.

While that solves our pollen issue, heavy rain can land on pollen already on the ground and break it apart, releasing more particles into the air. This type of solution typically happens from heavier rainfall in a downpour or thunderstorm.

Weeds, like plants, also like water, which can help them grow more by releasing more pollen.

Not all the rain is bad, though! A light, steady rainfall can help wash away pollen without breaking them apart. Increased humidity, following a rainfall can help lower pollen as well.

Not all hope is lost with pollen allergies!

I’ve found that taking allergy medications helps a lot. The key is consistency, because if I skip a couple days by accident, I for sure feel it!

Other remedies include closing windows, using air conditioning or even wearing a mask while outside.