FIELD NOTES
Allergy tips, pollen science, and survival guides.
I ADDED A TREATMENT TRACKER (AND OTHER THINGS I WISH I HAD YEARS AGO)
I've been taking allergy meds for years without really knowing if they worked. So I built a way to find out.
OAK POLLEN SEASON: WHY IT HITS SO HARD
Oak trees are one of the worst offenders during allergy season. They pump out massive amounts of pollen for weeks, and your face pays the price.
10 THINGS TO DO ON A HIGH POLLEN DAY
I've had allergies my whole life. Here are 10 things I actually do on bad pollen days, learned the hard way over 30+ years.
WHAT DOES "POLLEN COUNT" ACTUALLY MEAN?
You see "pollen count" everywhere during allergy season. But what does that number actually measure? And why does it matter?
EVERY TREE THAT'S MAKING YOU SNEEZE (AND WHEN THEY STOP)
Not all trees are out to get you. But some definitely are. Here's which trees produce the most allergenic pollen and when they peak.
IS IT ALLERGIES OR A COLD? HERE'S HOW TO TELL
Sneezing, runny nose, fatigue. The symptoms overlap a lot. Here's how to tell if it's allergies or a cold.