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How Pollen Counts are Determined and Why They are Important for Allergy Sufferers
TLDR Pollen counts are determined by counting the amount of pollen in the air using instruments like the rotating arm impactor and the Hearst type spore trap. Knowing the different types of pollen is crucial for allergy sufferers, and pollen counts can be used for purposes other than allergies, such as studying ancient societies and crime fighting.
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Pollen counts are determined by counting the amount of pollen in the air, which is important for allergy sufferers.
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Pollen clumps together to create visible drifts, and it can bake onto surfaces if not cleaned properly.
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Knowing what each different type of pollen looks like is crucial when counting pollen and determining which types are causing allergies.
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A pollen count is the number of pollen grains in a cubic meter of air over a 24-hour period, and it is determined using instruments such as the rotating arm impactor and the Hearst type spore trap.
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Pollen counts can be determined using instruments such as the rotating arm impactor and the Hearst type spore trap, which capture pollen spores on greased rods or microscope slides for analysis by palinologists.
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Pollen counting stations can be set up by different organizations, such as county health departments or allergists contracted by news stations, and the location of the station can affect the pollen count results.
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Pollen can be used for purposes other than causing allergies, such as studying ancient societies and even for crime fighting.
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Society & Culture
