Revue générale Pollinose aux Cupressacées et pollution atmosphérique Cupressaceae pollinosis and air pollution

Since 1960s, a constant increase in Cupressaceae pollinosis prevalence has been observed. In many regions, the increase in this pollinosis has coincided with particulate and gaseous pollution coming in large part from automobiles. Today, there is a better understanding of the interactions between atmospheric pollutants and the potential role of cypress pollen in the exacerbation of this allergy. # 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.