The pollen season dynamics and the relationship among some season parameters (start, end, annual total, season phases) in Kraków, Poland, 1991–2008

Myszkowska, Dorota; Jenner, Bartosz; Stępalska, Danuta; Czarnobilska, Ewa

doi:10.1007/s10453-010-9192-9

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“…The season tended to be shorter in the years of high annual sums (Table 1). Myszkowska et al (2011), based on long-term studies in Kraków (1991Kraków ( -2008, consider the pollen seasons of Artemisia there to be short (27-30 days), while in other cities of Poland, Artemisia pollen seasons are much longer (40-45 and even 54 days) (Weryszko-Chmielewska and Piotrowska 2004;Puc 2006;Stach et al 2007) and are comparable with the results obtained for Wrocław.…”

Section: Pollen Season Characteristicssupporting

confidence: 68%

“…Artemisia pollen is commonly observed from the last week of July to the last week of August in north-west Europe (Spieksma et al 1980;Nilsson and Palmberg-Gotthard 1982;Goldberg et al 1988;Puc 2006;Stach et al 2007;Myszkowska et al 2011). In the southern parts of Europe, Artemisia pollen is observed from the first week of August to the first week of September (Spieksma and von Wahl 1991).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Statistical modelling of the main features of the Artemisia pollen season in Wrocław, Poland, during the 2002–2011 time period

Drzeniecka-Osiadacz

Krynicka

Malkiewicz

et al. 2014

Theor Appl Climatol

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Section: Pollen Season Characteristicssupporting

confidence: 68%

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confidence: 99%

Statistical modelling of the main features of the Artemisia pollen season in Wrocław, Poland, during the 2002–2011 time period

Drzeniecka-Osiadacz

Krynicka

Malkiewicz

et al. 2014

Theor Appl Climatol

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“…It could result from time during the year (July, August) when both taxa start their pollen seasons. Generally, the value of the coefficient of variability depends on thermal conditions that are more stable in later months of the year (Myszkowska et al 2011). The pollen season start of early spring taxa e.g.…”

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Co-occurrence of Artemisia and Ambrosia pollen seasons against the background of the synoptic situations in Poland

et al. 2016

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The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families, comprising 67 genera and 264 species in Poland. However, only a few genera, including Artemisia and Ambrosia are potential allergenic sources. The aim of the study was to estimate how often and to what degree Artemisia and Ambrosia pollen seasons co-occur intensifying human health risk, and how synoptic situations influence frequency of days with high pollen concentrations of both taxa. Artemisia and Ambrosia pollen data were collected, using the volumetric method, at 8 sites in Poland. Daily concentrations of Artemisia pollen equal to 30 grains or more and Ambrosia pollen equal to 10 grains or more were accepted as high values. Concentrations of more than 10 pollen grains were defined as high in the case of Ambrosia because its allergenicity is considered higher. High concentrations were confronted with synoptic situations. Analysis was performed on the basis of two calendars on circulation types of atmosphere in Poland (Niedźwiedź, 2006, 2015). Co-occurrence of Artemisia and Ambrosia pollen seasons is being found most often, when Ambrosia pollen season starts in the first half of August. If it happens in the last 10 days of August high pollen concentrations of Artemisia and Ambrosia do not occur at the same days. At three sites (Sosnowiec, Rzeszów, Lublin) high Ambrosia pollen concentrations during the Artemisia pollen season appear more often than in other sites under question. The high Artemisia pollen concentrations occur, when continental or polar maritime old air masses inflow into Poland. The impact of air masses on high Ambrosia pollen concentrations depends on site localizations. It is likely, that in the south-eastern part of Poland high Ambrosia pollen concentrations result from the pollen transport from east-south-south-westerly directions and the local sources. Co-occurrence of both taxa pollen seasons depends on the air masses inflow and appears more often in a south-eastern part of Poland.

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“…Seasonal allergies are often characterized by the recurrence of symptoms which show periods of improvement and relapse [2]. The allergic manifestations are more prevalent during the plant pollination season; hence, accurate descriptions of its start and end periods are important for both patients and clinicians alike [3,4,5].…”

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Seasonal variations of allergenic pollen in a Mediterranean region – Alexandroupolis, north-east Greece

Nikolaidis¹,

Katotomichelakis²,

Nena³

et al. 2015

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Objectives. The aim of this study was to describe the aerobiological characteristics of NE Greece, identify the most prevalent taxa, define the duration of the main pollen season and correlate allergen records with meteorological parameters. Materials and method. A 7-day volumetric trap, running continuously throughout the year, was used to collect circulating pollen. Pollen taxa were characterized by standard protocols and counted as grains/m 3 . The main pollen season was deduced from these data and running means (10-day averages) were plotted against time. Correlations with climatic factors (temperature, rain, humidity, wind velocity) were assessed by single linear regression analysis. Results. In total, 11 pollen families were identified, including 6 arboreal and 5 non-arboreal taxa. The 5 most prevalent taxa were Oleaceae, Fagaceae, Poaceae, Cupressaceae and Pinaceae. Peak pollen concentrations were detected in April and May, with daily averages exceeding 410 grains/m 3 . Compositeae had the longest pollen season of 135 days and Oleaceae the shortest, extending to only 27 days. Correlations with meteorological parameters showed variable associations among different taxa, with mean temperature (p<0.001), relative humidity (p=0.015), and wind speed (p=0.042) emerging as the most significant determinants as regards total pollen counts. Conclusions. Describing the aerobiological characteristics of NE Greece enabled the identification of allergenic risks that are specific for this region. Records generated in this study can be used to alert sensitized individuals of prevailing seasonal patterns, in order to take necessary precautions against imminent exposures. The monitoring system established here can serve as a reference guide for future epidemiological research focusing on allergic asthma and rhinitis.

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The pollen season dynamics and the relationship among some season parameters (start, end, annual total, season phases) in Kraków, Poland, 1991–2008

Cited by 28 publications

References 33 publications

Statistical modelling of the main features of the Artemisia pollen season in Wrocław, Poland, during the 2002–2011 time period

Statistical modelling of the main features of the Artemisia pollen season in Wrocław, Poland, during the 2002–2011 time period

Co-occurrence of Artemisia and Ambrosia pollen seasons against the background of the synoptic situations in Poland

Seasonal variations of allergenic pollen in a Mediterranean region – Alexandroupolis, north-east Greece

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