pollen

Introduction

Microspores of seed-bearing plants carried by the wind & by insects prior to fertilization.

Epidemiology

• allergies in early spring are most likely caused by tree pollen
• allergies in late spring are most likely caused by grass pollen
• allergies in late summer & early fall are most likely caused by weed pollen

Pathology

• etiology of respiratory allergies (asthma,allergic rhinitis).

More general terms

• allergen

Component of

• allergenic extract/pollen
• panax ginseng/pollen/royal jelly