The influence of environmental pollution on the allergenic potential of grass pollen

Abstract

Grass pollen is the most common cause of pollen allergies in Europe. However, growing evidence suggests that air pollution and climate change may contribute to the rising number of allergic cases and worsening symptoms. This narrative review article aims to summarize the impacts of increased health complications based on pollution research in recent years, obtained from ecological, molecular and clinical studies to provide a new perspective on the impact of pollutants on the environment and human health. Our detailed literature review includes studies on pollution and its effect on pollen allergens, which cause allergy symptoms, but only in the case of three grass species: Dactylis glomerata, Lolium perenne and Phleum pratense.