The last dip is when Hurricane Francine was blowing into town and dumping rain. Data: Pollen.com; Chart: Axios Visuals
Pollen counts are up again this week in New Orleans. Our top allergens right now are ragweed and grasses, per Pollen.com.
Pro tips: Newer antihistamines like Claritin, Allegra and Zyrtec offer relief without the drowsiness associated with older antihistamines like Benadryl.
They can be combined with nasal steroid sprays like Flonase.