A survey of allergenic airborne pollen and spores in the Fairbanks area, Alaska.
Gravimetric sampling over a three year period indicates that birch, alder and poplar pollen and fungus spores are the major aeroallergens from early May to September in the Fairbanks area, Alaska. Of less importance are willows, the grasses, lamb's-quarters, plantain, goldenrod, and wormwood pollen. A standard pollen calendar is presented.
D000391:Air Microbiology; D000413:Alaska; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006109:Poaceae / Q000276:immunology; D011058:Pollen; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000209:etiology; D012621:Seasons; D013172:Spores, Fungal; D014197:Trees