Investigation on the atmosphere propagating sensitizing Fungi in Wuhan
Objective To study atmosphere-propagating fungi genera and amount, the decreasing and increasing regularity in each season in a year, and relationship between atmosphere propagating fungi and allergic rhinitis. Methods The study was carried out from May of 1997 to April of 1998, the atmosphere propagating fungi was investigated by means of glass slide and glass dish. Meanwhile, the study of univalent skin tests of fungi and the season tests of the disease were performed on 234 cases with allergic rhinitis. Results The result shows that 13631 fungous spores and 2218 fungous colonies were observed in all seasons of the year and the fungi growth was influenced by the temperature and humidity.11 kinds of superior fungi were found in the atmosphere of the area,and the peak time of atmosphere propagating fungi was observed. The rate of positive reaction of skin test in 102 cases with allergic rhinitis was 43.59%. Conclusion This study provides useful scientific information for sensitive fungal epidemiology in the area. It provides very important insights for clinical prevention, diagnosis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.