Allergies & Pollen Count for Palos Heights, Illinois

Today's Condition

4.7Low-Medium

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Friday will be falling in the low range. This lower level is caused by lack of winds and expected precipitation in the evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. This reduction in pollen levels should be a relief to allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

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