Abstract

BANOS ZAMORA, Milvia  and  MORALES IRARRAGORRI, Mireya. Aeroallergens and environmental factors behavior. AMC [online]. 2009, vol.13, n.6. ISSN 1025-0255.

Background: bronchial asthma constitutes one of the main health problems in Nuevitas municipality. Objective: to determine the aeroallergens and environmental factors behavior in this municipality, from october 1st 2002 to september 30 2007. Method: a cross-sectional descriptive study and a community environmental assay were performed. The primary registration was constituted by a survey that contained a series of variables according to the revised bibliography. Results: aeroallergens were found, such as anemophilous fungus, of those that prevailed was the l Aspergyllus with 100%, mainly in the old town- Industrial Area that presented the biggest quantity in micro-dumping places. Conclusions: a great environmental load of allergens and irritants was observed that favor the appearance of the allergic diseases.

Keywords : ambiente; alergenos [efectos adversos]; environment; allergens [adverse effect].

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