Measurement of airborne mite allergen exposure in individual subjects
Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyPublished 1 May 1996Open access
Masahiro Sakaguchi, Sakae Inouye, Reiko Sasaki, Michiko Hashimoto, Chizuru Kobayashi, Hiroshi Yasueda
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The use of new bedding seems to be an effective measure for reducing airborne mite allergen exposure, when used bedding was replaced with new allergenic-free bedding, and there were great variations in airborne Der 1 exposure in each subject.
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To evaluate the extent of personal exposure to airborne mite allergens, subjects were asked to carry a personal air sampler when in their houses. The level of Der 1 allergen trapped by the sampler was measured with a highly sensitive immunoassay. There were great variations in airborne Der 1 exposure in each subject. When used bedding was replaced with new allergen-free bedding, we detected a decrease in the allergen level. The use of new bedding seems to be an effective measure for reducing airborne mite allergen exposure.
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