Air cleaners can reduce the risk of allergic sensitization |
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Authors: | Daniela Roncarolo Gianni Mistrello Stefano Centanni Pierluigi Diano Fabrizio Ottoboni Marta Gentili Paolo Pugni Paolo Falagiani |
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Affiliation: | (1) Lofarma Allergeni, Viale Cassala 40, 20143 Milan, Italy;(2) Institute of Lung Diseases, University of Milan, Milan, Italy;(3) Allergology Department, Borgomanero Hospital, 28021 Borgomanero, Italy |
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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. |
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Keywords: | Indoor allergens Air cleaner Aclotest Der p 1 ELISA |
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