Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness.
Leicester researchers have developed England’s first comprehensive fungal spore calendar—a valuable new tool designed to help allergy and asthma patients better manage symptoms through seasonal awareness.
This detailed calendar is built on 13 years of rigorous data collection in Leicester, revealing seasonal peaks for 23 types of fungal spores, each with varying activity levels throughout the year.
Fungal spores are tiny particles released into the air by fungi, similar to pollen. When inhaled, these spores can trigger allergic reactions or worsen asthma and other respiratory issues.
Thanks to the groundbreaking work of researchers at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), this calendar represents a major advancement in respiratory health management across England.
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