Distribution and determinants of house dust mite allergens in Europe: The European Community Respiratory Health Survey II
Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublished 1 August 2006
J.-P. Zock, Joachim Heinrich, Deborah Jarvis, Giuseppe Verlato, Dan Norbäck, Estel Plana
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There are large qualitative and quantitative differences of house dust mite allergen levels in Europe, which can partly be explained by geographic and housing characteristics.
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Mite allergen exposure may be reduced by replacing the mattress regularly and increasing ventilation of the bedroom, particularly in winter.
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