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Chico-Fernández, JavierCorresponding AuthorAyuga-Tellez, EsperanzaCorresponding Author

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December 10, 2025
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Influence of Atmospheric Pollutants on Allergic Sensitization to Cupressaceae, Olea, and Platanus Pollen in the Community of Madrid (2017-2021)

Publicated to: Life. 15 (11): 1774- - 2025-11-19 15(11), DOI: 10.3390/life15111774

Authors:

Chico-Fernández, J; Vila, AF; Rodríguez-Jiménez, B; Garrido, TV; Ayuga-Téllez, E
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Affiliations

Hosp Univ Getafe, Serv Alergol, Madrid 28905, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ Infanta Sofia, Secc Alergol, FIIB, HUHEN, Madrid 28702, Spain - Author
Hosp Univ Tajo, Serv Alergol, Madrid 28300, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Bldg Infrastructures & Projects Rural & Environm E, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Programa Doctorado Ingn & Gest Medio Nat, ETSI Montes Forestal & Medio Nat, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Tree pollen is the most abundant in the Community of Madrid (CAM), and specifically, pollen types from Olea, Cupressaceae, and Platanus are the most allergenic, after Gramineae, in this Spanish region. Air pollutants are one of the most significant stress factors for wind-pollinated vegetation, especially in urban areas, and can cause alterations in the immune system and the consequent triggering of type I hypersensitivity reactions mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE). This study analyses the allergic sensitization caused by the interrelation of O3, NO2, and PM10 pollutants with the tree pollen types Olea, Cupressaceae, and Platanus in the period 2017-2021. To this end, general linear models were calculated using the Statgraphics Centurion 19 tool. The data collected came from the Air Quality Networks of the CAM and Madrid City Council, the CAM Palynological Network, and the Allergy Services of the reference hospitals in the five study areas. This research confirms a statistically significant correlation between allergic sensitivity to pollen types and their concentrations in the air, and those of atmospheric pollutants, in the different areas and years studied. These pollen and pollutant concentrations in the atmosphere of the CAM jointly influence the prevalence of allergic sensitisation, as is evident in all the models calculated.
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Keywords

Air pollutionAir-pollutionArizonica pollenAssociationExposurePollen sensitizationPollinosisSpainTree pollen

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Life due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 22/107, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Biology.

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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-05:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 2 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (CHICO FERNANDEZ, JAVIER) and Last Author (AYUGA TELLEZ, ESPERANZA).

the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been CHICO FERNANDEZ, JAVIER and AYUGA TELLEZ, ESPERANZA.

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