Pollen Counts

This week's figures from our national spore traps

City
Overall Risk
Tree Pollen
Grass Pollen
Weed Pollen
Mould Spores

What does this mean?

Very Low

No action required. Pollen levels pose no risk to allergy sufferers.

Low

< 20% of pollen allergy sufferers will experience symptoms. Known seasonal allergy sufferers should commence preventative therapies e.g. nasal steroid sprays.

Moderate

> 50% of pollen allergy sufferers will experience symptoms. Need for increased use of acute treatments e.g. non-sedating antihistamines.

High

> 90% of pollen allergy sufferers will experience symptoms. Very allergic patients and asthmatics should limit outdoor activities and keep indoor areas free from wind exposure. Check section on pollen and day-to-day weather changes for planning activities.

Very High

These levels are potentially very dangerous for pollen allergy sufferers, especially asthmatics. Outdoor activities should be avoided.

No Data

There is currently no data available for this period.

Featured Pollen

Rhus

Rhus

This indigenous tree is widely planted because it is fast-growing and economical with space. There are 74 species with diverse flowering times, so the allergenic pollen is released from October to March. Although it is insect-pollinated, the pollen is detected in air samples. The sap from this tree may cause ...

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