Allergies & Pollen for Coram, New York
Discussion
The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be increasing over today's levels in the high range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. These overall conditions could make it a bit more difficult for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.
Allergy Facts
Rice is a member of the grass family. Although it is largely self-pollinated, some rice pollen does become airborne. Rice pollen has been reported as a cause of hay fever in both the United States and Japan, particularly in areas where rice is grown commercially.