Understanding Pollenosis

  • PC Potter University of Cape Town

Abstract

Pollens are important causal agents in sensitising allergic patients and inducing the symptoms of allergic diseases such as hayfever, persistent allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and asthma.

Author Biography

PC Potter, University of Cape Town
MBChB(UCT), BSc(Honours Immunology), MD(UCT),FCP(SA),DCH(SA), FAAAAI(USA) Professor and Head, Allergology Diagnostic and Clinical Research Unit
Issue
Vol 45 No 7 (2003)
Section
CPD
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