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Allergies, Inside & Out
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The following is an Editorial Resource from YourTotalHealth.

Allergy Tips

Can a sudden rainstorm raise pollen counts?

In general, rain dampens pollen counts. So going outside after a long rain is likely to be a reasonably pleasant experience even if it’s the middle of your allergy season. But a sudden rainstorm such as a summer squall is a different story. Its gusts of wind may blow pollen around, and there may too little rainfall to pull the pollen to the ground.

Find out more about the seasons and weather: When Pollen Falls.
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