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What is considered a high pollen level?
1 to 14 is a low pollen count. 15 to 89 is a moderate pollen count. 90 to 1,499 is a high pollen count. 1,500 or higher is a very high pollen count.
Is the pollen high in England?
The majority of species flower in spring and early summer in the UK, peaking around May. While the pollen count is high, the individual pollen grains are relatively large, which can reduce sensitisation.
When are pollen counts high?
On an average day, pollen counts rise during the morning, peak about midday, and then gradually fall. So the lowest pollen counts are usually before dawn and in the late afternoon to early evening.
Does pollen make you cough?
Allergies like hay fever can cause a chronic dry cough. If you’re sensitive to dust, pet dander, pollen, mold, or other common allergens, then your allergy symptoms may include a cough. Allergies can also worsen your asthma symptoms, causing them to become severe.
How do I know what pollen affects me?
Pollen allergy symptoms most often include:
- nasal congestion.
- sinus pressure, which may cause facial pain.
- runny nose.
- itchy, watery eyes.
- scratchy throat.
- cough.
- swollen, bluish-colored skin beneath the eyes.
- decreased sense of taste or smell.
What pollen is causing hay fever now?
Grass pollen is the most common allergen (May to July), but tree (February to June) and weed (June to September) pollens can also cause the allergic reaction we know as hay fever.
What states are low in pollen?
Areas in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts consistently have some of the lowest pollen levels in the country, and cities in upstate New York also regularly are rated as some of the top cities for low pollen counts.
When is pollen count the lowest?
On an average day, pollen counts rise during the morning, peak about midday, and then gradually fall. So the lowest pollen counts are usually before dawn and in the late afternoon to early evening.
How bad is the pollen?
Grains of pollen range in size from 9 microns to 200 microns, so some types of pollen can travel deep into the lungs and cause irritation, even for people who don’t have allergies. High concentrations of pollen in the air trigger allergic reactions and can spread for miles, even indoors if structures are not sealed.
What cities have the highest pollen count?
According to Pollentec.com, Lexington, Kentucky, in particular had the highest rate of pollen, with a score of 100. Wichita is another high-ranking city for common allergens such as mold spores and weed pollens.