This is the pollen and mold report for July 27, 2008.
Exposure to pollen and molds can increase asthma symptoms and trigger hay fever or seasonal allergy symptoms. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, coughing, and itchy, watery eyes. If you believe that you suffer from allergies, contact your doctor about the best way to manage your condition. This report is provided as a public service by Franklin Memorial Hospital for the Farmington area.
| Type of Pollen | Count Number | Health Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Tree |
0
|
N/A
|
| Grass |
1,040
|
Very High
|
| Golden Rod |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Ragweed |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Prevalent Tree Pollen |
–
|
|---|---|
| Other Pollens Seen |
N/A
|
| Mold Count Level |
822
|
| Health Risk from Mold |
Low
|
| Mold Types Seen |
N/A
|
Something is strange about these pollen counts. I’ve never seen pollen counts over 1000 before. You have two that high (for grass) in the last few days, and I certainly haven’t been having symptoms to correspond with that level, even though I mowed an overgrown lawn yesterday (July 27). Other websites, which give only “very low” to “very high” ratings, think the grass pollen level is currently low in Maine. What’s going on?