Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey

Ferhat Şimşek; Erdem Mengi; Bülent Topuz

doi:10.5152/ejra.2019.57

Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine juniper-pollen levels in Denizli, Turkey, analyze the effect of meteorological factors on the airborne pollen concentrations, and determine the correlation between pollen counts and clinical symptoms in juniper-pollen monosensitive individuals. Material and Methods: This study was conducted on 14 participants who were detected between 2008 and 2013 with juniper-pollen monosensitivity in the allergy clinic of our hospital. Patients were requested to fill an allergic rhinitis (AR) symptom score sheet daily, and the symptom score data were collected at regular weekly control periods. Juniper-pollen calendar was established using the volumetric method. Meteorological data were obtained from the local meteorology institute. Results: Juniper pollination season was found to be between the fourth week of January and the fourth week of September. Peak juniper-pollen level was observed in March with 843 pollen grains per m3. Total symptom scores (TSS) of the participants showed significant correlation with the pollen levels (p=0.006, r=0.67). Pollen levels showed a positive correlation with temperature (p=0.002, r=0.739), a negative correlation with humidity (p=0.008, r=−0.653), and did not show any significant correlation with wind speed or precipitation levels. Conclusion: Juniper-pollen counts show a significant and positive correlation with clinical symptoms in juniper-pollen monosensitizied individuals.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Otorhinolaryngology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ferhat Şimşek
0000-0003-4055-799X
Türkiye

Erdem Mengi
0000-0001-8813-2443
Türkiye

Bülent Topuz
0000-0001-7895-6190
Türkiye

Publication Date

March 6, 2019

Submission Date

November 6, 2018

Acceptance Date

December 7, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 1 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2019.57

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA67BF56AZ

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APA

Şimşek, F., Mengi, E., & Topuz, B. (2019). Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, 1(3), 63-66. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2019.57

AMA

1.Şimşek F, Mengi E, Topuz B. Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2019;1(3):63-66. doi:10.5152/ejra.2019.57

Chicago

Şimşek, Ferhat, Erdem Mengi, and Bülent Topuz. 2019. “Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 1 (3): 63-66. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2019.57.

EndNote

Şimşek F, Mengi E, Topuz B (March 1, 2019) Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 1 3 63–66.

IEEE

[1]F. Şimşek, E. Mengi, and B. Topuz, “Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey”, Eur J Rhinol Allergy, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 63–66, Mar. 2019, doi: 10.5152/ejra.2019.57.

ISNAD

Şimşek, Ferhat - Mengi, Erdem - Topuz, Bülent. “Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy 1/3 (March 1, 2019): 63-66. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejra.2019.57.

JAMA

1.Şimşek F, Mengi E, Topuz B. Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2019;1:63–66.

MLA

Şimşek, Ferhat, et al. “Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey”. European Journal of Rhinology and Allergy, vol. 1, no. 3, Mar. 2019, pp. 63-66, doi:10.5152/ejra.2019.57.

Vancouver

1.Ferhat Şimşek, Erdem Mengi, Bülent Topuz. Juniper-Pollen Monosensitivity; Correlation Between Airborne Pollen Concentrations and Clinical Symptoms In Denizli, Turkey. Eur J Rhinol Allergy. 2019 Mar. 1;1(3):63-6. doi:10.5152/ejra.2019.57