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Relief For Heavy Pollen May Be Coming Soon

The pollen count in Peachtree Corners on Monday was 2,093, however, that number is expected to drop with rain in the forecast.

Allergy sufferers, relief is on its way!

For the past week, the pollen count in Metro Atlanta has climbed higher and higher. Last Friday the count was low at just 5.

Although that number is high, it is still less than half the pollen count recorded just last year. In March 2012, Northeast Georgia hit a record high of 9,369.

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The major allergy culprits right now are oak, birch, sweetgum and mulberry.

Rain coming at the end of the week will wash away much of the pollen causing the itching, coughing and sneezing in allergy sufferers. According to the National Weather ServiceΒ forecast, Peachtree Corners can expect to see a 90 percent chance of rain Thursday afternoon.

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If you can't wait for Mother Nature to take care of the pollen problem, click here for tips to help allergy sufferers.Β 

--How do you cope with allergies? What tips can you share with fellow spring allergy sufferers?


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