Laser particle counts are the number of particles per cubic foot divided
into 6 different size ranges. A laser beam literally counts the number of
such particles as they are sucked past a detector. There is evidence that
increased numbers of particles, particularly in the smaller ranges, are
associated with heart diseases. That is why we measure it.
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Summary
| Location |
Pollen (m3) |
Mold (m3) |
| Downtown |
100 (High) |
2427 (Low) |
|
|
Laser Particle Counts 
| Size |
Count (ft3) |
| 0.3-0.5uM |
1943974 |
| 0.5-1.0uM |
129985 |
| 1 - 5uM |
14615 |
| 5-10uM |
1122 |
| 10-25uM |
82 |
| >25uM |
0 |
|
Top 5 Pollens
| Pollen |
Count |
Percent |
| Juniper |
46 |
46% |
| Ragweed |
29 |
29% |
| Other Weed Pollen |
10 |
10% |
| Pollen, Other |
6 |
6% |
| Chenopod and Other Pollen |
9 |
9% |
|
|
Top 5 Molds
| Mold |
Count |
Percent |
| Cladosporium |
953 |
39.27% |
| Basidiospores |
520 |
21.43% |
| Smuts |
404 |
16.65% |
| Ascospores |
347 |
14.3% |
| Epicoccum and other mold |
203 |
8.36% |
|
Disclosure
Pollen and mold counts are collected at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Hospital Hill location using a Hirst spore trap manufactured by Burkard Limited. Results are expressed as the mean value of the particles per cubic meter and represent an integrated 24 hour collection. These results may be published for media purposes provided the Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics logo is used to acknowledge the source. Written authorization must be provided for commercial use of the results. For a recorded count, call (816) 346-1331.
