Allergy to tree-of-heaven pollen in Germany: detection by positive nasal provocation

Bergmann, Karl‐Christian; Werchan, Matthias; Werchan, Barbora

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“…losses of biodiversity, reduced ecosystem services, the costs of controlling invasive species and mitigating their impacts, ecosystem restoration Haubrock et al ( 2021 ), Bacher et al ( 2018 ), Haubrock et al ( 2021 ), Kettunen et al ( 2008 ), Pyšek and Richardson ( 2010 ) NNT‐specific negative effects on human health and wellbeing: e.g. NNT pollen causing allergies in humans, NNT reducing the benefit of human–nature interaction Bergmann et al ( 2020 ), Castro‐Díez et al ( 2019 ), Diagne et al ( 2021 ) site‐specific alteration of ecosystem processes: changes in nutrient cycling, trophic interactions, and in the water budget Le Maitre et al ( 2011 ), Roy and Scalera ( 2014 ), Sladonja et al ( 2015 ), Vor et al ( 2015 ) site‐specific negative effects on regulating and provisioning ecosystem services: e.g., increase in fire, erosion, or avalanche risk, decrease of agricultural or forestry productivity; likelihood of losses of ecosystem services Annighöfer et al ( 2015 ), Castro‐Díez et al ( 2019 ), Dickie et al ( 2014 ), IUCN ( 2020 ) site‐specific negative effects on cultural ecosystem services, e.g. recreation, aesthetics Castro‐Díez et al ( 2019 ), Vaz et al ( 2018 ) site‐specific likelihood of NNT‐induced decline in conservation status or value EC ( 2018 ), Felton et al ( 2013 ) site‐specific …”

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Site‐specific risk assessment enables trade‐off analysis of non‐native tree species in European forests

Bindewald

Brundu

Schueler

et al. 2021

Ecology and Evolution

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For centuries, non-native tree species ("NNT") (Box 1) have been introduced to and cultivated in Europe, and now 4% of the European forest area is covered by more than 150 NNT (Brus et al., 2019).The major drivers for the use of NNT in forests are the economic benefits linked to their often better growth performance, timber properties, and pest resistance in comparison to native tree species (Pötzelsberger, Spiecker, et al., 2020). NNT are valued for their contribution to diversifying the portfolio of commercial native species (Sjöman et al., 2016;Willoughby et al., 2007), and particularly with regard to climate change, their use is recommended to increase forest resilience to drought as well as pest and pathogen damage (Bauhus

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Site‐specific risk assessment enables trade‐off analysis of non‐native tree species in European forests

Bindewald

Brundu

Schueler

et al. 2021

Ecology and Evolution

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“…20 In Europe, there is one investigation among 54 allergic adult patients in Italy, as well as in some case reports dating back as far as 80 years. [21][22][23][24][25][26] However, there is a lack of comprehensive studies on sensitization to A. altissima in regions where the tree is spreading invasively. High exposure is particularly expected in cities, where population density is high and warmer temperatures provide optimal growing conditions for the tree.…”

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Invasive Growth of Ailanthus altissima Trees is Associated with a High Rate of Sensitization in Atopic Patients

Prenzel¹,

Treudler²,

Lipek³

et al. 2022

JAA

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Purpose Ailanthus altissima is one of the world’s most invasive species with a globally problematic spread. Pollen is dispersed locally and partially airborne. We aimed at investigating if (i) A. altissima pollen can be detected in relevant quantity in the air and if (ii) sensitization to A. altissima can be detected in patients with seasonal exacerbation of atopic diseases. Patients and Methods We recorded distribution of A. altissima in Leipzig, Germany. In 2019 and 2020, pollen was collected with a Hirst-type pollen trap placed on the roof of the University Hospital. Specific IgE investigations were performed in children and adults with history of atopic diseases with deterioration between May and July. We analysed specific IgE for A. altissima, Alternaria sp., birch, grasses, profilins, polcalcins and crossreacting carbohydrates. Results We found abundant growth of A. altissima and pollen was detected from early June to mid-July with a maximum pollen concentration of 31 pollen/m 3 . Out of 138 patients (63 female, 69 children/adolescents), 95 (69%) had seasonal allergic rhinitis, 84 (61%) asthma, and 43 (31%) atopic dermatitis. Sensitization to A. altissima was shown in 59 (42%). There were no significant differences between age groups. In 59% of patients sensitized (35/59), there was no sensitization to possibly cross-reacting structures. Conclusion Sensitization to A. altissima pollen could be detected in 42% of our patients with atopic diseases, suggesting allergenic potential of this neophyte. In the context of further spread with climate change, eradication strategies and population-based sensitization studies are needed.

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Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) pollen—a possible new source of sensitization in Central Europe

Werchan

Flener²,

Bergmann

2022

Allergo J Int

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Allergy to tree-of-heaven pollen in Germany: detection by positive nasal provocation

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Site‐specific risk assessment enables trade‐off analysis of non‐native tree species in European forests

Site‐specific risk assessment enables trade‐off analysis of non‐native tree species in European forests

Invasive Growth of Ailanthus altissima Trees is Associated with a High Rate of Sensitization in Atopic Patients

Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) pollen—a possible new source of sensitization in Central Europe

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