Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When I was training to be a board-certified allergist 20 years ago, a running joke cropped up every spring. Local media outlets loudly proclaimed the worst pollen season ever!

Spring is when trees release microscopic pollen into the air, causing misery for the tens of millions of people living with seasonal allergies and asthma.

We used to think the onslaught was worse than the previous year. Now, we know beyond any doubt that pollen seasons are indeed worse than ever before.