Allergies & Pollen Count for Southfield, Michigan

Today's Condition

1.1Low

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 amount of pollen in the air for Thursday will be increasing over today's levels but will stay in the very low range. This higher level is caused in part by strong winds and decreasing humidity.

Allergy Facts

A recent study found that the prevalence of allergies and arthritis is lower among bee keepers than in the general population. Interestingly, the number of days each year that bee keepers are sick in bed is also lower than the national average.