Allergies & Pollen Count for Foster, Rhode Island

Today's Condition

3.3Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Composites

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

Pollen concentrations for Friday will be falling in the low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Respiratory response to an allergy may include: shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, mucus formation, tightness in chest, and recurrent bronchial infections.