Portland ranks 52nd for worst pollen among major cities, just behind Los Angeles

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Portland has the 52nd worst pollen of major metropolitan areas.

Portland comes in just behind Los Angeles. The AAFA says Portland is worse than average when it comes to total pollen, but above average in residents using allergy medication.

In California, allergy sufferers are dealing with a grass and weed pollen explosion. The AAFA says wet weather, including atmospheric rivers, contributed to the increased growth of grass and weeds…

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