Respira
Pine pollen allergy
Pine produces enormous quantities of pollen — enough to turn cars, decks and puddles yellow across the Southeast every spring — but it is a comparatively weak allergen. The grains are large and heavy, and most of them fall out of the air near the tree rather than being inhaled.
Season
March to June, depending on species and elevation.
Pollen seasons shift with latitude and elevation — the same species can start six weeks apart in Texas and Minnesota — so treat these months as the shape of the year rather than a date to plan around. Respira shows the level measured for your own location each day.
Symptoms commonly associated with it
Less commonly associated with allergic symptoms than its sheer volume suggests. Where it does cause them, they are the usual rhinitis and conjunctivitis. The visible yellow layer often coincides with other species that are the real trigger.
Where it occurs
Throughout the Southeast, the Pacific Northwest, the Rockies and the Northeast.
Track it day by day
Respira reports pine pollen for your location every day, alongside the other ten species measured across the United States, air quality on the EPA scale, and a symptom diary you can export for your allergist.
Other allergens in the United States
Respira is an informational tool. It does not replace diagnosis or advice from a medical professional.