The hammock: a reservoir of allergens

The hammock: a reservoir of allergens

INTRODUCTION: Asthma affects approximately 10% of the world's population. Sensitization to allergens is an important risk factor, and exposure to allergens is associated with disease severity. METHODS: We performed skin tests to evaluate allergen sensitization to mites, cockroaches, cats, dogs,...

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Main Authors: Francisca X. M. Rego, Pedro Giavina-Bianchi, Jorge Kalil, L. Karla Arruda, Myrthes Toledo-Barros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Asthma
Mite allergens
Cockroach allergens
Exposure
Sensitization
Skin tests
Allergen levels
Home dust
Hammock
Environmental control
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