Why Is Your Asthma Worse in Spring? A Guide for Queens Residents
Asthma gets worse in spring primarily because rising pollen counts, especially from oak, birch, maple, and elm trees, trigger airway inflammation in people with allergic asthma. In Queens, New York, peak tree pollen season runs from April through May, and NYC health data shows that asthma-related ER visits spike significantly during these months. Other spring
