PMID: 9192919Jun 1, 1997Paper

Allergen reduction measures in houses of allergic asthmatic patients: effects of air-cleaners and allergen-impermeable mattress covers

The European Respiratory Journal
S van der HeideJan G R de Monchy

Abstract

Recommendations for allergen avoidance or allergen reduction measures play an important part in the treatment of allergic asthmatic patients. The purpose of this study was to test recently developed air-cleaners with respect to their capacity to capture airborne allergen particles and to improve clinical parameters of asthmatic patients sensitized to aeroallergens. Forty five allergic asthmatic patients were studied in a double-blind procedure for 6 months. The patients were divided into three groups of 15 patients. In Group 1, the intervention consisted of the application of active air-cleaners in living-rooms and bedrooms. In Group 2, placebo air-cleaners were used in combination with allergen-impermeable mattress covers. In Group 3, the same intervention was performed as in Group 2 but with active air-cleaners. Allergen levels in mattress and floor dust were measured before, and 3 and 6 months after the interventions. After 6 months, the air-cleaners were dismantled and the filters were analysed for the amount of dust collected and allergen content. Immunological and lung function parameters were measured before, and 3 and 6 months after the interventions. Considerable amounts of airborne dust and allergenic particles were c...Continue Reading

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