Aerobiological Investigation of Hingoli City with Special Reference to Allergy

Abstract

Among all the populations all over the world, respiratory allergy is prevalent and progressively increasing health issue. An increase in allergic diseases is occurs mostly due to indoor civilizations, pollution and other environmental issues. Apart from this bio-pollutants are also always considered as major factor in allergenic disorders. The persons mostly seen with allergic rhinitis and asthma. An aeropalynological survey was conducted at two different sites of Hingoli City in Maharashtra State of India. In present investigation, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pollen types from Hingoli City is briefly studied. No such work was undertaken in Hingoli City previously. The major pollen types were found viz, Acacia Sp., Azadirachta indica, Cassia siamia, Datura Sp., Eucalyptus globulus, Moringa oleifera and Parthenium hysterophorus from about total 20 pollen types recorded. The dominant fungal species which have documented in the Hingoli City viz, Alternaria, Penicillium, Aspergillus and Curvularia. The Tilak Air Sampler was found to be effective in present investigation. It was found that frequency, variation and aerial transport of pollen grains depend on many factors. The type of pollen species was further correlated with allergenic cases found in clinical studies of Local Dermatologist. The study will provide useful data to local hospitals for effective diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and allergic diseases. Recently a group of Black Fungi and White Fungi have been reported huge health damages to peoples suffering from Covid 19, during hospitalization.