The prevalence of Dermatophagoides mite allergen in Colorado homes utilizing central evaporative coolers
Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublished 1 October 1995
Amanda S Ellingson, Robert A. Ledoux, Pudupakkam K. Vedanthan, Richard W. Weber
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Altering the indoor environment by raising indoor relative humidity through use of evaporative coolers leads to conditions that may facilitate Dermatophagoides survival.
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Altering the indoor environment by raising indoor relative humidity through use of evaporative coolers leads to conditions that may facilitate Dermatophagoides survival.
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