Atlanta, GA (WSB/CNN) - Allergy sufferers are having a tough time in Atlanta.
The city's pollen count has reached record-breaking levels.
Raymond Tsao of Castleberry has allergies so bad he says he was popping antihistamines like candy.
"I get a lot of congestion. My eyes would itch. They would water. So, I was constantly either blowing my nose or coughing," he said.
Tsao says he was allergic to everything, including tree pollen. And with the pollen count so high, a lot of people like him are at the doctor's office trying to get some relief.
"This is the highest level of pollen we've ever counted," said Dr. David Tanner with the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic.
Dr. Tanner has been measuring pollen counts for the state of Georgia for more than 20 years.
Normally, we would see levels of 2,500 to, maybe, 3,500 this time of year," he said.
Currently, the count is 8,164. You can see the pollen everywhere, especially on cars.
If tree pollen has your eyes watering and your nose running, there are some things you can do to ease your suffering.
"If you're out in the pollen, when you come home at night, shower, wash your hair. Get the pollen off your body so you're not carrying it to bed with you," said Dr. Tanner.
Also, keep your windows and doors closed.
As for the pollen-covered car, keep your windows rolled up, especially on these nice spring days.
Meteorologists say higher than normal temperatures are to blame for the increased pollen count.
And with no cooler weather in sight, the count is likely to go up.
Source: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/311177/9/Tips-to-help-extreme-spring-allergies
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