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Author Oh, Jae-Won, author

Title Pollen allergy in a changing world : a guide to scientific understanding and clinical practice / Jae-Won Oh
Published Singapore : Springer, 2018

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 181 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1: Allergy and Pollen; 1.1 What Is Allergy?; 1.2 The Overview of Allergic Immune Mechanism; 1.3 Who Has Allergic?; 1.4 What Is Aeroallergen?; 1.5 Pollen As Aeroallergen; 1.6 Evaluation of Pollen Allergy; 1.7 Factors Influencing Clinical Significance of Pollen; References; 2: The Formation of Pollen; 2.1 The Production of Pollen; 2.2 Pollination; 2.3 Characteristics of Wind-ƯPollinated Plants; 2.4 Allergens of Pollen; 2.4.1 Tree Pollen; 2.4.1.1 Birch; 2.4.1.2 Japanese Cedar; 2.4.1.3 Alder; 2.4.1.4 Oak; 2.4.2 Grass Pollen
2.4.3 Weed Pollen2.4.3.1 Ragweed; 2.4.3.2 Mugwort; 2.4.3.3 Japanese Hop; 2.4.3.4 English Plantain; References; 3: Pollen Collection and Counting; 3.1 Purpose of Standardized Air Sampling; 3.2 Samplers; 3.2.1 Passive Gravity Slides; 3.2.2 Rotary Impact; 3.2.3 Slit Suction Type-Volumetric Spore Traps (Periodic or Constant); 3.2.4 Burkard 7-Day Recording Volumetric Spore Trap; 3.2.5 Personal Volumetric Air Sampler (Slide Mode for Non-ƯViable Particles); 3.3 Operation; 3.3.1 Burkard 7-Day Recording Volumetric Trap; 3.3.1.1 Location and Height; 3.3.1.2 Desired Sampling Period
3.3.1.3 AdhesivesMelting of Vaseline Adhesive; Prevention of Germination; 3.3.1.4 Mountants; 3.3.1.5 Preparing the Drum; 3.3.1.6 Changing the Drum; 3.3.1.7 Sampling and Flow Rate; 3.3.1.8 Cutting the Tape; 3.3.1.9 Mounting and Preparing the Slides; 3.3.1.10 Stains; 3.3.1.11 Microscopy; 3.3.1.12 Identification; 3.3.1.13 Collection of Reference Slides; 3.3.1.14 Atlases, Monographs, Literature, and Manuals; 3.3.1.15 Analysis; Method of Counting; Counting/Enumeration Technique; Longitudinal Traverse; Twelve Traverses at 4 mm (2 h) Intervals; 3.3.1.16 Conversion; Burkard version
Recommended conversion formulaUnits; Interpretation of Results; 3.3.1.17 Meteorological Effects; 3.3.1.18 Maintenance and Safety; 3.3.1.19 Checklist; How to Count Pollen; Why Twelve Transverse Traverses?; Pollen Concentrations and Correction Factors; Using Eyepiece Graticules; Counting Conventions; Using Vernier Scales; 3.3.2 Personal Volumetric Air Sampler; 3.3.2.1 Operating Procedure; 3.3.2.2 Adhesives; 3.3.2.3 Method of Counting; 3.3.2.4 Conversion; 3.4 Pollen Identification; 3.4.1 The Appearance of Grass Pollen Grains; 3.4.1.1 Microscopic Appearance of Grass Pollen Grains
3.4.1.2 Grass Pollen Grain Contents3.4.1.3 Grass Pollen Grains with Collapsed Walls; 3.4.2 Other Pollen Grains; 3.4.2.1 Dock Pollen; 3.4.2.2 Plantain Pollen; 3.5 The Importance of Pollen Counting; References; 4: The Structure of Pollen; 4.1 Single Grains (Monads) Without Apertures; 4.1.1 With Two Bladders (Vesiculate); 4.1.2 Without Bladders, but Annular Thickening; 4.1.3 Without Ridges and Folds, Triangular with Poroids; 4.1.4 Without Ridges and Folds, Spherical; 4.2 Single Grains with Furrows; 4.2.1 Monocolpate Grains (Monads); 4.2.2 Tricolpate Pollen Grains
Summary This book presents the latest scientific knowledge on the role of pollens in triggering respiratory allergies and offers up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pollen allergy. Detailed information is supplied on allergenic plants and on the complex associations between pollen allergy and local weather conditions, air pollution, and climate change. Readers will learn how climate change in particular is impacting on pollen concentrations, pollen allergenicity, the pollen season, and plant and pollen distribution. A further important feature is the presentation of a forecasting system for allergenic pollens that takes into account a variety of meteorological factors and is designed to be of benefit to allergy patients. This up-to-date scientific knowledge is complemented by clear guidance on all aspects of the management of pollen allergy. The closing chapters address global trends in allergy research and future prospects for pollen allergy. The book will appeal both to researchers seeking state of the art information on the topic and to clinicians wishing to optimize patient care
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 4, 2018)
Subject Pollen -- Allergenicity
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal -- diagnosis
Allergens -- adverse effects
Pollen -- anatomy & histology
Pollen -- adverse effects
Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal -- therapy
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
Pollen -- Allergenicity
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9789811054990
9811054991