Allergies & Pollen Count for Seattle, Washington

Today's Condition

2.4Low

Top Allergens:

Sagebrush/Sage

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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Wednesday will be falling and will remain in the very low range. The cause for the falling pollen levels is lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Antibodies are special proteins that build in the blood as a response to foreign substances. It is thought that injections of a specific allergen, (immunotherapy) can cause a protective antibody to build in the blood, this antibody will lessen or prevent allergic symptoms.