Allergies & Pollen Count for Hampstead, Maryland

Today's Condition

2.1Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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 Tuesday will be rising but will still remain in the low range. This rise is a result of rising temperatures.

Allergy Facts

Israeli scientists demonstrated that inhaling humidified warm air was therapeutic in the case of allergic rhinitis. Seventy percent of patients in the experiment experienced symptom relief after one week of treatment; fully ninety percent after two weeks.