Do you seem to be dealing with allergies today and wondering what is causing them? The latest pollen report from Allergy and Asthma Associates shows moderate pollen levels across the Reno-Sparks area, with pine pollen making up most of what was found in the air.
The overall pollen level was measured at 4.0 out of 12. Tree pollen was at a moderate level, while grass, weed, and mold levels were low.
The report found pine made up 84% of the pollen count. The total pollen concentration measured 30.8 parts per cubic meter of air during a 24-hour collection period from July 14-15. The air sample was collected at the border of urban Reno and Sparks.
Breaking it down by category, tree pollen measured 26.1 parts per cubic meter. Grass pollen measured 2.96 parts per cubic meter and made up 10% of the pollen count. Weed pollen measured 1.8 parts per cubic meter and made up 6% of the count.
Mold spores were also measured at a low level, with a concentration of 488.7 parts per cubic meter. The report detected several types of mold, including Aspergillus, Alternaria, Cladosporium, Drechslera, Epicoccum, and Leptosphaeria.
For people who are sensitive to allergies, Allergy and Asthma Associates recommends taking steps before spending time outside. The clinic recommends taking an antihistamine before heading outdoors and keeping windows closed during windy afternoon hours. People should talk with their doctor or health care provider before starting any new medication or making changes to their allergy treatment.
The report also recommends taking daily allergy medication about 30 minutes before exposure, using nasal sprays consistently, and rinsing off after spending time outside if symptoms develop.
The recorded pollen and mold count is updated daily through the Allergy and Asthma Associates hotline at (775) 359-5010, extension 6.
The daily Reno-Sparks pollen report is also available online at https://allergyasthmareno.com/pollen/.
