Allergies & Pollen Count for Balltown, Iowa

Today's Condition

0.4Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Sagebrush/Sage

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

The pollen levels for Thursday will remain relatively stable in the extremely low range. Published Multidata research shows the possibility of trace or low levels of pollen being carried from distant regions even during this period of a lack of local pollen production.

Allergy Facts

About one-third of all people who suffer from allergies experience symptoms six to eight hours following exposure to the allergenic substance. This so-called late phase reaction occurs much later than the immediate irritation and may last up to four hours.