Pollen Count
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(816) 234-3097 voice (816) 346-1301 fax |
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Kansas City, MO |
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
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| Summary | |||
| Location |
Pollen (cubic Meter) |
Mold (cubic Meter) |
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| Downtown | 870 High | 4362 Low |
| Laser Particle Counts | |
| Size |
Count (cubic foot) |
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0.3-0.5uM 0.5-1.0uM 1 - 5uM 5-10uM 10-25uM >25uM |
873047 140213 19212 660 50 4 |
| Top 5 Pollens | ||
| Pollen | Count | Percent |
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Ragweed Chenopod Pollen, Other Grass |
761 72 24 12 0 |
87.5% 8.3% 2.8% 1.4% 0% |
| Top 5 Molds | ||
| Mold | Count | Percent |
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Cladosporium Ascospores Basidiospores Aspergillus/Penicillium Smuts and other molds |
2167 1127 231 260 577 |
49.7% 25.8% 5.3% 6% 13.6% |
The rain we had yesterday did not do much to reduce the ragweed concentration in the air, but the rain we are having today should be enough to give us some relief. Ragweed depends upon dry conditions and gentle breezes to spread its pollen around. When the plants stay wet all day whatever pollen is produced either stays on the leaves or is washed onto the ground. However, as long as the flowers are in good shape the airborne ragweed will recover upon the return of dry conditions.
Disclosure:
Pollen and mold counts are collected at the various locations using Allergenco Sampler MK-3s. Results are expressed as the median value of the particles per cubic meter from each site and represent an integrated 24 hour collection. These results may be published provided their source is acknowledged. Commercial use of these results is not permitted unless written authorization is provided by the Children's Mercy Hospital section of Allergy/Asthma?Immunology. All questions should be addressed to (816)234-3097 during the day. For a recorded count call (816)346-1331.
