Risk of pollen allergy in Nerja (southern Spain): a pollen calendar

摘要: An aeropalynological study was carried out in the atmosphere of city Nerja (southern Spain) during a period 4 years (2000–2003), using Hirst type volumetric pollen trap. annual index 59,750 grains, on average, obtained with 80–85% total recorded from February to May, Pinus, Olea, Urticaceae, Cupressaceae, Quercus and Poaceae being principal producers abundance order. A 29 types that reached 10-day mean equal or greater than 1 grain per m3 air is reflected calendar. The results were compared those for nearby localities correlation analysis made between daily fluctuations main pollen, meteorological parameters (temperature, rainfall hours sun). daily, monthly values by most important an allergenic point view (Olea, Urticaceae Poaceae) confirms as high-risk locality residents numerous tourists who visit area.