It's yellow dust. The yellow pine pollen that coats cars, benches and anything sitting still outdoors is a sure sign that warm weather is on its way. But to pollen allergy sufferers, it's a signal of doom. They know it's only a matter of time before they're sniffling and sneezing and trying to see clearly through itchy, watery eyes. Unfortunately, many people put up with more symptoms than they need to.
Effective treatments are available.
Jr. However, if they think the yellow dust is to blame for their misery, they are wrong. What sends tissue and antihistamine sales soaring in the spring is the invisible, airborne and very mobile oak pollen. Northeast Florida has 25 varieties of oak. The laurel oak is a popular ornamental in our communities. People here who are allergic to oak pollen know when that tree is pollinating.