Allergies & Pollen Count for Parris Island, South Carolina

Today's Condition

6.8Medium

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be on the increase in the moderate range. This increase is due to strong winds and decreasing humidity.

Allergy Facts

One of the many unfortunate effects of allergies on some sufferers can be a permanent mark on or around the bridge of the nose from constant rubbing in an upward direction. This rubbing is referred to as the allergic salute.