Exposure to house-dust mite allergens is a factor in the development of allergic symptoms in atopic patients. Several measures can be proposed to control indoor allergen levels, inducing a clinical benefit. The use of an air cleaner is one simple way of achieving this goal. We conducted a simulation trial in a proper room, to verify the usefulness of a domestic cleaner, based on mechanical air filtration, to reduce the levels of environmental allergens. We checked the presence of mite components by different methods (Aclotest and Der p 1 ELISA), in dust recovered before and after using the air cleaner. Our results indicate that this approach could be useful in significantly lowering the levels of mite allergens.
Air cleaners can reduce the risk of allergic sensitization / D. Roncarolo, G. Mistrello, S. Centanni, P. Diano, F. Ottoboni, M. Gentili, P. Pugni, P. Falagiani. - In: AEROBIOLOGIA. - ISSN 0393-5965. - 13:3(1997), pp. 185-189. [10.1007/BF02694506]
Air cleaners can reduce the risk of allergic sensitization
S. Centanni;M. Gentili;P. Pugni;
1997
Abstract
Exposure to house-dust mite allergens is a factor in the development of allergic symptoms in atopic patients. Several measures can be proposed to control indoor allergen levels, inducing a clinical benefit. The use of an air cleaner is one simple way of achieving this goal. We conducted a simulation trial in a proper room, to verify the usefulness of a domestic cleaner, based on mechanical air filtration, to reduce the levels of environmental allergens. We checked the presence of mite components by different methods (Aclotest and Der p 1 ELISA), in dust recovered before and after using the air cleaner. Our results indicate that this approach could be useful in significantly lowering the levels of mite allergens.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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