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An aerial view shows pollen haze tinting the sky over North Carolina
A thick haze of yellow pollen has blanketed the sky in parts of the south-eastern US, with reports of spring allergy symptoms on the rise.
A particularly dense cloud of pollen was photographed in Raleigh, North Carolina.
A video of pollen from Hixson, Tennessee, has been widely shared on social media.
The high pollen levels brought to the traditional itchy, watery eyes and sneezing.
"In April in North Carolina we have an overlap for a couple of weeks when we started," Dr. Heather Gutekunst, of Allergy Partners of Raleigh, told ABC11.
"So when we see that, if you are allergic to both, we tend to see an escalation in symptoms."
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Tree pollen season begins in the region of spring, typically at the end of March
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Pollen is released by the trees, grass and plants
What is pollen?
Pollen is made up of fine, microscopic grains released into the air by grass, plants and trees.
They are carried on the wind, are easily inhaled by people and they stick to everything.
When is pollen season?
Pollen season comes in three waves. Tree pollen season usually covers early to late spring.
Grass pollen season follows, before weeds release irritants later in the year.
Tips for allergy sufferers
We have a typical high pollen count day – dry, warm and sunny – the first half of the morning and late afternoon.
Pollen experts say it is advisable to shower and wash your hair and take care of yourself.
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