05/02/2026
How was the spring tree pollen season for you? Did you thrive or survive? Tree pollen has peaked and now we are in the beginning of grass pollen season which typically peaks in May and June here in our local Washington DC area.
Want to see the data? Pic 2
1) Top graph TREE pollen: purple bars- average tree pollen; red line- 2026 counts
It started early and peaked way higher than average
2) Bottom graph GRASS pollen: green bars- average grass pollen; red line- 2026 counts
Thanks to the USACAEL (United States Army Centralized Allergen Extract Laboratory) for providing our local Washington DC pollen count data.
Interested in finding a local pollen counting station near you? Check out pollen.aaaai.org/ #/
If your allergy symptoms have been affecting you these past few months and you’re ready to seek expert care, schedule an appointment to see me. We can identify your allergy triggers and discuss a treatment plan. If you were still suffering despite taking meds, we can see if you’re a candidate for allergen immunotherapy (aka allergy shots) and help better prepare you for next year’s pollen season.
Here are what several allergy shot patients have told me during their visits the past few weeks:
“There’s definitely better improvement. I feel mucus in my throat. Other than that, it’s not that bad. It’s a lot better. Symptoms before were a lot of sneezing, blowing nose.”
“Symptoms have not been as bad this year. I can definitely tell a difference. I used to have 2-3 sinus infections a year.”
“Symptoms are better since starting shots, especially this spring and with dogs.”
Imagine if you can thrive during next year’s peak spring season?
Here to help you breathe better and live your best life,
Dr. Gina Dapul
Gina Dapul-Hidalgo, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI
Family Center for Allergy and Asthma
15200 Shady Grove Road, Suite 400
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 240.243.6115
www.dapulallergy.com
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