How to Use Apps to Track Spring Pollen Levels

If you're an allergy sufferer like me, Spring is one of the worst times of the years. Itchy eyes, running nose, and non-stop coughing are enough to drive you crazy, making it tempting sit inside your house until the first winter freeze. Unfortunately, because of our long winter, this year promises to be the worst allergy season in a long time. When allergy season hits, you shouldn't leave your house before you do two things. First, check the daily pollen counts and medicate yourself to minimize your misery. Many apps are out there to help you check the allergy forecast and pollen counts. Here's what you need to know.

WebMD Allergy. The app for hypochondriacs everywhere is a great app you can use to give you a breakdown of the allergies that are in the air. You can look at it's easy-to-use map to show you allergy severity by county across the country, which is great if you're planning on traveling. Of course, you can take advantage of WebMD's extensive medical database to read information about specific allergies. Be careful though; if you don't search properly, you could wind up with a diagnosis of Ebola.

Zyrtec AllergyCast. I have to admit Zyrtec doesn't really help relieve my allergy symptoms, but it makes sense that the makers of the of most popular allergy medicine have an app that allows you to keep up with the pollen count. Yes, using the app screams 'Use Zyrtec' every time you open it, but it is a great app that uses colors to represent how severe the pollen count is for the day. One of the best features of this app is you can track your allergy symptoms, which is handy if your doctor wants you to keep a record.

The Weather Channel. Everyone is familiar with the Weather Channel and it's, but did you know it has a allergy forecast built in the app? The pollen count feature is sponsored by Flonase which means you don't have to put up with a ton of ads like you do in the regular Weather Channel app. The app divides the allergy forecast in to sections for grass, pollen, grass, ragweed and air quality for asthma suffers. You can look at the current day up to a week in advance.

Pollen Pal. A service from Kleenex that offers pollen count levels and weather forecasts, with personalized alerts when pollen levels are high.

Airthings App. Provides live and local pollen data, including forecasts, and allows you to track pollen levels outdoors and optimize air quality indoors.

Wyndly. Offers an automated pollen detection system with sensors and algorithms to identify and count pollen.

Ambee Pollen API. A service that provides comprehensive and accurate hyperlocal pollen data.

Google Maps Platform. Includes pollen information and allergen data to help manage exposure.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). Tracks pollen levels through a network of counting stations and provides data at its website and via email.

What do you use to track pollen counts? How have your allergies been this season? Drop me a line and leave a comment in the section below. If you have any questions, please reach out. I'm always available.

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