Association between Tree Pollen Counts and Asthma ED Visits in a High-Density Urban Center

Jariwala, Sunit; Kurada, Satya; Moday, Heather; Thanjan, Andy; Bastone, Laurel; Khananashvili, Moisey; Fodeman, Jason; Hudes, Golda; Rosenstreich, David L.

doi:10.3109/02770903.2011.567427

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“…A positive correlation was found between spring asthma-related ED visits and pollen counts in our previous study, which examined asthma ED visits in the Bronx for 1 year [6]. This study further examined this correlation by evaluating this association every year during an 8-year period, and our data support the link between an increase in asthma-related ED visits and increased spring pollen levels.…”

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“…In order to better understand the contribution of outdoor air quality to the severity of asthma in the Bronx, we previously analyzed the relationship between asthma emergency visits for the whole borough, and various air-quality indices for the year 1999 [6]. We found that there were distinct peaks of increased asthma-related ED visits that occurred in the winter, spring and fall.…”

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The association between asthma-related emergency department visits and pollen and mold spore concentrations in the Bronx, 2001–2008

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The association between asthma-related emergency department visits and pollen and mold spore concentrations in the Bronx, 2001–2008

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“…Research of outdoor air-quality ranges from analyzing pollen exposure related to asthma emergency department (ED) visits (Jariwala et al, 2011) to the impact of weather (Wanka et al, 2014) and particular air pollutants (Buonanno, Marks, & Morawska, 2013; Glad et al, 2012; Nishimura et al, 2013; Svendsen et al, 2012; Vieira et al, 2012) on asthma and respiratory health. Some of the research has mixed results.…”

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Neighborhood-Level Factors Related to Asthma in Children Living in Urban Areas

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Butz

2016

The Journal of School Nursing

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Asthma disproportionately affects children who are non-White and of low socioeconomic status. One innovative approach to address these health disparities is to investigate the child’s neighborhood environment and factors influencing asthma symptoms. The purpose of this integrative review is to critique research investigating the relationships between neighborhood-level factors and asthma morbidity in urban children. Three literature databases were searched using the terms “asthma,” “child,” “neighborhood,” and “urban.” The articles included were organized into six themes within the larger domains of prevalence, physical, and social factors. Literature tables provide in-depth analysis of each article and demonstrate a need for strengthening analysis methods. The current research points to the necessity for a multilevel study to analyze neighborhood-level factors that are associated with increased asthma morbidity in urban children. School nurse clinicians, working within children’s neighborhoods, are uniquely positioned to assess modifiable neighborhood-level determinants of health in caring for children with asthma.

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“…Vehicle exhaust particles belonging to urban PM are also able to act as carriers of allergens which can be deeply inhaled into the lungs (Namork et al 2006). Several studies conducted in large cities revealed a positive correlation between high pollen counts, air pollution and asthma-related emergency department visits (Dales et al 2008;Jariwala et al 2011;Cakmak et al 2012).…”

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Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

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In this study, the seasonally averaged intradiurnal patterns of four different pollen types (Fraxinus, Betula, Poaceae and Artemisia) and the role of traffic volume, air pollution and selected weather parameters were investigated. Measurements were carried out with a 7-day recording volumetric spore trap (Hirst type) near a congested city motorway (the A 100) in Berlin, Germany, in 2012, 2013 and partly 2011. Both Poaceae and Artemisia pollen showed distinct patterns which were similar across the years. The main period of grass pollen concentrations in the air was from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with peaks about midday or in the afternoon. Mugwort pollen mainly occurred between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. with a clear maximum from 8 to 10 a.m. With regard to Fraxinus and Betula pollen, the patterns were not as clear and showed differences throughout the years. The intradiurnal patterns of traffic volume and pollen load, mainly of Poaceae in the afternoon and Artemisia in the morning, were partly coincident. The combination of both a high pollen count and air pollution, due to exhaust emissions, represents a special health threat which could result in a double burden for allergy sufferers. In the case of the daily means of Betula and Poaceae, relative humidity had a significantly negative effect on pollen concentrations on the same and/or next day/s, sunshine duration (Poaceae) and air temperature (Artemisia) a positive one.

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Association between Tree Pollen Counts and Asthma ED Visits in a High-Density Urban Center

Cited by 45 publications

References 29 publications

The association between asthma-related emergency department visits and pollen and mold spore concentrations in the Bronx, 2001–2008

The association between asthma-related emergency department visits and pollen and mold spore concentrations in the Bronx, 2001–2008

Neighborhood-Level Factors Related to Asthma in Children Living in Urban Areas

Intradiurnal patterns of allergenic airborne pollen near a city motorway in Berlin, Germany

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