Comparative study of airborne pollen counts located in different areas of the city of Córdoba (south-western Spain)

Velasco-Jiménez, M. J.; Alcázar, Pilar; Domínguez-Vilches, Eugenio; Galán, Carmen

doi:10.1007/s10453-012-9267-x

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“…However, some studies have shown that similar patterns of pollen exposure can be found over large biogeographical areas (36,37), if climate/weather, vegetation and altitude are similar (33,38). Empirically, most Hirst-type pollen traps are positioned at roof top level and are assumed to be representative for a given area [e.g.…”

Section: Limitations Of Pollen Datamentioning

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Defining pollen exposure times for clinical trials of allergen immunotherapy for pollen‐induced rhinoconjunctivitis – an EAACI position paper

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Underlying principles in measuring pollen exposure and associated methodological problems and limitations were considered to achieve a consensus. Results: The Task Force achieved a comprehensive position in defining pollen exposure times for different pollen types. Definitions are presented for 'pollen season', 'high pollen season' (or 'peak pollen period') and 'high pollen days'. Conclusion: This EAACI position paper provides definitions of pollen exposures for different pollen types for use in AIT trials. Their validity as standards remains to be tested in future studies.

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Defining pollen exposure times for clinical trials of allergen immunotherapy for pollen‐induced rhinoconjunctivitis – an EAACI position paper

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“…Major species cause increased allergenicity in cities including the lack of biodiversity in urban green spaces and the use of exotic species and/or species producing large amounts of pollen (Cariñanos et al 2001); the pollen of some abundant species is known to be highly allergenic. Although lack of biodiversity is not a particularly characteristic feature of urban green spaces in the Mediterranean area, the allergenic potential of intended species should be taken into account before they are introduced into urban spaces as shown in Velasco-Jiménez et al (2014). This information could be obtained by consulting papers where the pollen allergenic character of the species has been proved or databases about allergens (www.allergome.org).…”

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Pollen calendars: a guide to common airborne pollen in Andalusia

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This paper presents pollen calendars for the capital cities of the eight provinces of Andalusia (south of Spain) based on the airborne pollen counts recorded in a 10-year historical database. Pollen calendars are useful in the prevention and diagnosis of hay fever, in that they enable the timing and severity of the pollen season to be clearly defined. The differences encountered-in terms of both pollen spectra and the length and timing of the pollen season (start date, peak date, peak concentration and end date)-highlight not only the considerable diversity of urban landscapes in the eight Andalusian cities, but also the effect of urban green areas and periurban landscapes on airborne pollen levels. Green areas should be designed with a view to promoting benefits for the local population and avoiding the problems associated with the massive use of allergenic plants.

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“…For this reason, it is important to seek greater ecological and aerobiological knowledge of the allergenic species belonging to the urban ornamental flora (Staffolani et al 2011). It has been hypothesised that the rapid pace of urbanisation in Spain over the past 20 years appears to have spurred an increase in the incidence of pollen allergies (Velasco-Jiménez et al 2013). Trends in urban ornamental design have favoured the cultivation of Cupressaceae in cities and towns, potentially producing serious epidemiological problems, as documented in Bari (Caiaffa et al 1993) and in Córdoba (Galán et al 1998a).…”

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Temporal modelling and forecasting of the airborne pollen of Cupressaceae on the southwestern Iberian Peninsula

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Cupressaceae includes species cultivated as ornamentals in the urban environment. This study aims to investigate airborne pollen data for Cupressaceae on the southwestern Iberian Peninsula over a 21-year period and to analyse the trends in these data and their relationship with meteorological parameters using time series analysis. Aerobiological sampling was conducted from 1993 to 2013 in Badajoz (SW Spain). The main pollen season for Cupressaceae lasted, on average, 58 days, ranging from 55 to 112 days, from 24 January to 22 March. Furthermore, a short-term forecasting model has been developed for daily pollen concentrations. The model proposed to forecast the airborne pollen concentration is described by one equation. This expression is composed of two terms: the first term represents the pollen concentration trend in the air according to the average concentration of the previous 10 days; the second term is obtained from considering the actual pollen concentration value, which is calculated based on the most representative meteorological parameters multiplied by a fitting coefficient. Temperature was the main meteorological factor by its influence over daily pollen forecast, being the rain the second most important factor. This model represents a good approach to a continuous balance model of Cupressaceae pollen concentration and is supported by a close agreement between the observed and predicted mean concentrations. The novelty of the proposed model is the analysis of meteorological parameters that are not frequently used in Aerobiology.

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Comparative study of airborne pollen counts located in different areas of the city of Córdoba (south-western Spain)

Cited by 49 publications

References 15 publications

Defining pollen exposure times for clinical trials of allergen immunotherapy for pollen‐induced rhinoconjunctivitis – an EAACI position paper

Defining pollen exposure times for clinical trials of allergen immunotherapy for pollen‐induced rhinoconjunctivitis – an EAACI position paper

Pollen calendars: a guide to common airborne pollen in Andalusia

Temporal modelling and forecasting of the airborne pollen of Cupressaceae on the southwestern Iberian Peninsula

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