Variations in pollen counts between Indianapolis, IN, and Dayton, OH, in spring 2013 and 2014.
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Approximately 20-40 percent of the US population suffers from allergic rhinitis. As pollens contribute significantly to allergic rhinitis, monitoring local pollen counts can help patients and providers better manage this condition (1). Identification of local pollens can help the clinician more accurately select allergens for testing and immunotherapy, and improve advice to sensitized patients on environmental control measures.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
دوره 117 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016