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Collection and Extraction of Occupational Air Samples for Analysis of Fungal DNA
Published on: May 2, 2018
[Airborne fungi monitoring]
1Allergy Center of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University,Chengdu 610000,China.
Abstract:
Airborne fungi are an important class of aeroallergens that can lead to the development of allergic rhinitis and asthma, and reducing the exposure of fungi is an important strategy to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms in individuals with fungal allergy. Therefore, monitoring airborne fungi and understanding their dispersion patterns are important for clinical diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The purpose of this article is to review the methods of airborne fungi monitoring and factors influencing the distribution and dispersal of airborne fungi.
Insights
Monitoring airborne fungi is crucial for managing allergies and asthma. Understanding fungal dispersal helps prevent symptom exacerbation in allergic individuals.
Area of Science:
- Environmental microbiology
- Aerobiology
- Allergen monitoring
