That means nearly 8,000 oak pollen particles are floating around in a volume of air the size of a standard washing machine. This is the highest count in March sampled by the city of Houston since ...

SEND HELP: Oak pollen apocalypse in Houston Uncontrollable sneezing, blood shot eyes and headaches as pollen numbers climb sky high thanks to the wind. Brittany Begley, Meteorologist / Reporter.

Pollen is the minute dust-like particles produced by the male reproductive structure of the plant (a.k.a., the stamen). It’s carried by wind, insects, water and gravity to eventually reach and ...

The oak is often a symbol of solidity and permanence, but the secret of the tree’s success may be in its ability to adapt and ...

Oak catkins are the male flowers of oak trees, appearing as long, drooping tassels that release pollen. They are typically found hanging from branches in spring, often before the leaves fully develop.

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"We are in the middle of oak pollen season," said Dr. Russel Settipane, an allergy and asthma specialist with Brown University Health who's affiliated with Newport Hospital. Any medications you ...

Immediately following the pine pollen was oak pollen. My wife and I are blessed to have several large oak trees around our home. Truth be told, I need to have some cut down as they are too close to ...