Naslov
Analysis of airborne pollen concentrations in Zagreb, Croatia, 2002

Autori
Peternel, Renata ; Čulig, Josip ; Mitić, Božena ; Vukušić, Ivan ; Šostar, Zvonimir

Izvornik
AAEM. Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine (1232-1966) 10 (2003); 107-112

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
aerobiology ; pollinosis ; allergenic plants ; pollen calendar ; Zagreb(Croatia)

Sažetak
Employing the volumetric method by use of Hirst sampler, a total of 71, 286 pollen grains, as many as 94.20% of them allergenic, were recorded in the air samples from the city of Zagreb during the 2002 pollen season. Among identified pollen of 35 plant species/genera/families, 23 were allergenic. The pollen of these plants also cause the majority of pollinosis in Europe. Study results and the pollen calendar designed for the 2002 pollen season for the City of Zagreb provide useful data for allergologist to reach an accurate diagnosis. The calendar also provides timely information on airborne pollen types and air concentrations for individuals with pollen hypersensitivity, thus allowing them to adjust their daily activities so as to minimize their contact with allergens and improve their quality of life both at home and at work.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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