Exposure to outdoor aerospora and associated respiratory health risks among adults in Potchefstroom, North-West province, South Africa
This pilot study linked aeroallergens detected in Potchefstroom with allergy profiles of local residents. The findings highlight the need for more comprehensive regional studies that integrate allergen testing with aerobiological data. Raising awareness and implementing health strategies are essential for managing allergic rhinitis in South Africa. More affordable and available SPTs kits, adapted to allergy prevalence in South Africa, are strongly suggested.
Authors
- Frank Neumann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3620-2742)
- Jurgens Staats (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1314-0961)
- Henno Havenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9238-0295)
- Petra Bester (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8440-7638)
- Mark W. Frampton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6002-2119)
- Jeannie van der Linde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8706-6605)
- J. Liebenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6503-6333)
- Pedro H. Lebre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6483-0340)
- Roelof Burger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4359-4588)
- Marinda McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5348-3849)
- Rebecca M. Garland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1855-8622)
- Dorra Gharbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3013-6876)
- Stuart Piketh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2804-879X)
- Phumla Nkosi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9628-8675)
- Sarel S. Cilliers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6108-6686)
- Cristian Ricci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4113-8682)
- Tshiamo Mmatladi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4789-4948)
- Keneilwe Podile
- Keamogestswe Paledi
Institutions
- University of Bern (CH)
- Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (CH)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- North-West University (ZA)
- Allergy Clinic of Tulsa (US)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Allergy
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2025.1568669
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.62