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ArticleCureus2022

A Study of Airborne Pollen Grains and Fungal Spores in the Region of Epirus (Northwestern Greece).

Ioannis D Komnos, Maria C Michali, Nafsika V Ziavra, Michael A Katotomichelakis, Ioannis G Kastanioudakis

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Ioannis D KomnosOtorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC.
Maria C MichaliOtorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC.
Nafsika V ZiavraSpeech and Language Therapy, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC.
Michael A KatotomichelakisOtorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Ioannis G KastanioudakisOtorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC.

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Abstract

introductionIn the region of Epirus (Northwestern Greece) there are characteristic climatic and geographical conditions that facilitate the growth of typical vegetation with the production of allergic pollen. Aerobiological research into airborne pollen diversity and seasonal variation in pollen counts and fungi spores has become essential due to the growing incidence of allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, and other pollen-related and spore-related allergic conditions. Furthermore, weather conditions and other factors like air pollution may affect the intensity, the onset, and the duration of the pollen season, and the impact on the patient's symptomatology.

methodsThe diversity of airborne pollen grains (grains/m

resultsTotally, 10 pollen families and two fungi were recognized. The six most common taxa were Cupressaceae, Pinaceae, Urticaceae, Poaceae, Betulaceae, and Compositeae. The fungi taxa were Cladosporium and Alternaria. Peak pollen centralization was recorded from May to September. Urticaceae had the longest pollen season while Oleaceae and Pinaceae had the shorter. Fungal spores were recorded during all the months of the year. Also, there was a correlation between meteorological parameters and most pollen taxa.

conclusionThe pollen and spore calendar shows the concentration of pollen grains and fungal spores in the region of Epirus. This knowledge is important for physicians and allergic patients as it could improve the management of the allergic respiratory disease.

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aerobiological studiesairborne allergensfungal sporespollen calendarvolumetric trap

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