Pollen Count

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.

Friday, May 7, 2021

Contact Us

Phone: (816) 960-8885
Fax: (816) 960-8888
Pollen Line: (816) 346-1331

Friday's Comments

Even though the oak season is winding down in KC metro area but we still have rather high oak pollen count today in KC metro area that probably mostly flowed by the north wind from Northern region where there are still lots of them. We also have more pine pollen than usual and only a few grass pollens so far in the collection today. Along with walnut, mulberry and many other pollen in the air our pollen count for today remains pretty high range. Spore count is still in low range with good (GREEN) air quality prediction throughout KC metro area.

Summary

Location Pollen (m3) Mold (m3)
KC Metro 504 (High) 2850 (Low)
 

Laser Particle Counts

Size Count (ft3)
0.3-0.5uM 982852
0.5-1.0uM 100189
1 - 5uM 15124
5-10uM 1332
10-25uM 163
>25uM 0

Top 5 Pollens

Pollen Count Percent
Oak 123 24.5%
Pine 89 17.73%
Walnut 72 14.34%
Ash 62 12.35%
Mulberry & Other Pollen 156 31.08%
 

Top 5 Molds

Mold Count Percent
Cladosporium 1525 53.51%
Ascospores 750 26.32%
Basidiospores 150 5.26%
Alternaria 150 5.26%
Smuts and Other Spore 275 9.65%
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.