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Grass Pollen Levels - General Information


Get readings about Grass aeroallergens.

The following Aeroallergen Network calculations are based on the data reported by all counting stations for trees, grass, weeds, and molds. The National Allergy Bureau (NAB) Report calculates by:

  • Median or 50th percentile (half of counts are below this point)
  • 75th percentile (75% of counts are below this point)
  • 99th percentile (99% of counts are below this point)

Grass Pollen Levels

Grains per Cubic Meter Level
0-5 Low
5-20 Moderate
20-200 High
200 or more Very High

What this means to grass pollen allergy sufferers

Level Those who will likely suffer symptoms
Absent No symptoms
Low Only individuals extremely sensitive to grass pollens
Moderate Many individuals sensitive to grass pollens
High Most individuals with any sensitivity to grass pollens
Very High Almost all individuals with any sensitivity to grass pollens. Extremely sensitive people could have severe symptoms.