East Texas is currently experiencing a moderate level of mold, with a reported count of 1,781, according to the latest pollen count released by UT Health and KLTV. The specific types of mold identified in this count include Ascomycetes and Cladosporium.
For a moderate count such as this, many individuals sensitive to pollen and mold are likely to experience symptoms. The reported mold count of 1,781 falls within the 901-2500 range designated as 'Moderate' for mold spores, reinforcing the likelihood of symptoms for sensitive residents.
The allergen count categorizes levels of pollen and mold from 'Low' to 'Very High,' each associated with distinct symptom expectations for individuals. A 'Low' designation indicates that only individuals extremely sensitive to pollen and mold will experience symptoms. This level is represented by tree pollen counts from 0 to 15, weed pollen counts from 0 to 10, grass pollen counts from 0 to 5, and mold spore counts from 0 to 900.
When levels are categorized as 'Moderate,' as is the case for current mold conditions, many individuals sensitive to pollen and mold are expected to experience symptoms. The numerical thresholds for a 'Moderate' classification are 16 to 90 for tree pollen, 11 to 50 for weed pollen, 6 to 20 for grass pollen, and 901 to 2500 for mold spores.
Moving into the 'High' category, the expectation is that most individuals with any sensitivity to pollen and mold will experience symptoms. This elevated level corresponds to tree pollen counts ranging from 91 to 1500, weed pollen counts from 51 to 500, grass pollen counts from 21 to 200, and mold spore counts from 2501 to 25000.
The most severe classification, 'Very High,' indicates that almost all individuals with any sensitivity to these pollen and molds will experience symptoms, with extremely sensitive people potentially having severe reactions. The 'Very High' thresholds are set at 1501 or more for tree pollen, 501 or more for weed pollen, 201 or more for grass pollen, and 25001 or more for mold spores. These guidelines from UT Health and KLTV provide East Texas residents with a framework for understanding and preparing for current and future allergen conditions.
