# Local Pollen Tracker Changes Allergy Care | Montpelier News

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Podcast: [Montpelier News Today | 2 Min New | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montpelier-news-today-2-min-new-the-daily-news-now-7598987)
Published: 2026-07-05T17:55:47+00:00
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## Resource

A high-tech pollen catcher on the roof of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is revolutionizing allergy care in New England, offering hyper-local pollen data instead of relying on distant weather stations. Since launching last spring, Dr. Alex Zajack has been weekly collecting and analyzing airborne pollen under a microscope, identifying species by microscopic details like pine pollen’s Mickey Mouse ear shape. This summer marks the first full season of continuous data, revealing a wet spring that kept pollen levels low — though allergy seasons remain stubbornly similar to last year. The local insights empower doctors to customize treatments and shots, while also feeding long-term research into how climate change may be extending and intensifying pollen seasons. For patients, it’s not just science — it’s personal empowerment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6d2fe402daf17311

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