Pollen Meter

The meter will show you a visual indicator of how severe the pollen is in your area. It uses a number called Pollen Grains Per Cubic Metre (PPM) to show how much pollen is in the air. The bigger the number, the worse the pollen. The risk levels are denoted as Low, Moderate, High, or Very High.

If we notice that the pollen is Moderate, High, or Very High, you’ll see a warning on your screen. We’ll also send you a notification to remind you to keep an eye on your health if you have COPD, Asthma, Bronchitis, or Allergies.

If the pollen count is Moderate, High, or Very High and you are Asthmatic, have Allergies, COPD, or Bronchitis; you should make an appointment with your doctor if you observe the following worsening symptoms:

• Feel wheezy

• Feel breathless

• Have a tight feeling in your chest

• Are coughing more than usual

• Have asthma and need to use your reliever inhaler (usually blue) three times a week or more

There are different types of pollen. You can be allergic to more than one kind of pollen across the year.

• Tree pollen is a common hay fever trigger. It’s the first type of pollen released every year. Levels are usually highest from late March to mid-May. The most common tree pollen allergy is birch tree pollen, which affects about 20% of people with hay fever

• Grass pollen is the most common hay fever trigger and affects about 95% of people who have hay fever. Grass pollen is often highest between mid-May and July. There’s evidence that when grass pollen levels are high, there is an increase in the number of people with asthma needing hospital treatment for their symptoms. There is also some evidence that suggests a link between high levels of grass pollen and increased numbers of COPD hospital admissions

• Hay fever can also be triggered by weed pollen, which is usually highest from the end of June until September

Allergies to tree, grass, or weed pollen cause hay fever, which can affect lung conditions like asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Using the pollen count feature can help you plan and mitigate these health risks.

Yes. Our service is NAB certified and compliant. NAB is the National Allergy Bureau.

Yes. Our service is based on your location. If location services are turned off, then we will not be able to provide you with personalised pollen data.