Characterization and registry of the atmospheric pollen in Temuco, Chile

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Published Mar 1, 2011

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PEDRO MARDONES P
Clínica de Enfermedades Respiratorias y Alérgicas Miguel de Servet
GUSTAVO DONOSO D
Universidad Católica de Temuco Escuela de Ciencias Forestales
ROXANA ROCHA C
Fundación de Aerobiología y Pólenes
ALICIA CÓRDOVA J
Clínica de Enfermedades Respiratorias y Alérgicas Miguel de Servet
MASUMI GRAU T
Clínica de Enfermedades Respiratorias y Alérgicas Miguel de Servet

Abstract

The aim of this study was to quantify and to characterize the amount ofpollen in the atmosphere of the city of Temuco, Chile from 2006 to 2009. Aerobiological sampling was carried out by using a Seven Day Volumetric Spore-Trap Burkard and the samples were analyzed weekly during the period of study. Results: We determined the 11 principal anemophilus species of urban flora in Temuco responsible for pollinosis. The highest concentration ofpollen were present from September till March, being the most important species the Grasses (Gramineae/Poaceae), Cypress (Cupressus sp), and Sorrell (Rumex sp.)

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Keywords.

Pollinosis, pollen, allergic rhinitis, asthma

Issue
Vol. 27 No. 1 (2011): Revista chilena de enfermedades respiratorias
Section
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

How to Cite

MARDONES P, P., DONOSO D, G., ROCHA C, R., CÓRDOVA J, A., & GRAU T, M. (2011). Characterization and registry of the atmospheric pollen in Temuco, Chile. Revista Chilena De Enfermedades Respiratorias, 27(1), 7–15. Retrieved from https://revchilenfermrespir.cl/index.php/RChER/article/view/447