Blue Skies, Red Eyes: Oak Pollen on the Rise

“Without a doubt, Oak tree pollen is predominant right now and accounts for two thirds of all the pollen grains in today’s air sample,” says Dr. Dvorin. “Our patients are experiencing more eye symptoms this week,” he explained. “It’s why I set aside the time to count—to know exactly what’s in the local air today, our air right here, right now.”

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In our experience at The Asthma Center over the past 25 years , we have administered more than an estimated million allergy shots with no infectious complications. Our extracts are prepared through compounding allergen extracts in our allergy laboratory and are customized and personalized for each individual patient’s allergic sensitivity.

Frosty Night for Locals: Understanding Spring Cold Snap

“It’s interesting how clear the air gets when there’s frost,” remarks Dr. Dvorin, Delaware Valley’s only official pollen and mold spore counter as he finished counting today’s air sample. “Our patients who have been struggling with allergies and nasal congestion say there is some relief with this cold snap,” Dr. Dvorin reports. “With trees and freezing temperatures, the buds that had started to open will tighten up to protect the process,” he explains. “And if temperatures warm up - trees usually need about 48 hours or so—the buds will begin to reopen.”

Street Tree Mulberry Struts its Stuff

“It’s almost like clockwork for mulberry to show up today.” Just as Dr. Dvorin has observed and reported for other tree species, mulberry tree pollen is 2 weeks early, and entering the scene at more robust levels than previous years. Mulberry trees are considered “street” trees because they have been popular with city planners. In fact, “Arch Street,” in Philadelphia was “Mulberry Street” until 1853. William Penn named many streets after trees as they were “things that grow spontaneously in the country. If you’re interested, you can visit a depiction of the Olde City Map in the plaza in front of the Ritz East Theater (125 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia).

Oak’s No Joke: Packing an Early Punch this Spring

“I’m seeing unusual pollen distribution for Pine and Oak tree species,” says Dr. Dvorin, our expert pollen counter & board certified allergist. After counting today’s pollens and noting the oak and pine tree pollen levels, Dr. Dvorin took time to analyze his data from past spring seasons.

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Get Ready Before Local Pollen Attacks: In the Air, On Your Car, Up Your Nose

The best way to manage your allergies is to find out exactly what’s causing your symptoms. The Asthma Center has 9 locations in PA & NJ with Saturday hours in addition to our normal Monday – Friday business hours.

Dr. Dvorin El Nino Pollen Report

It’s an El Nino spring, with pollen and mold spore count reports resuming earlier than usual.

Cold Weather Can Trigger Asthma Attacks

This cold weather can trigger asthma attacks, making it extra important to carry your epipen or asthma inhaler.

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