Variability in the concentration and composition of pollen grains and atmospheric dusts and their impact on human health in Sosnowiec : [abstract]

Abstract

Airborne allergy is an important problem in terms of public health, both in Europe and Poland. Symptoms occur in allergic persons every year with varied severity depending on the aeroalergens concentration in the air. Increased number of airborne allergies was stated in urbanized areas, which is associated with higher air pollution. Environmental pollution has a significant impact on the growth of allergic diseases. Organic and inorganic substances, motor exhaust fumes accumulate on the surface of pollen grains and are inhaled with them (Fragment tekstu).