Allergies

Study: Anti-dust mite covers effective in reducing allergens

Published in Immunotherapy Weekly, November 3rd, 2004

A new study provides evidence that people who have allergic asthma and use dust mite-impermeable bed covers have improved peak flow measurements.

These findings are featured in the October 2004 Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (JACI). The JACI is the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI).

Morning peak flow is an important asthma-related lung-function measurement factor that can show how well a person's asthma is under control. Lisette van dem Bemt, Msc, Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and colleagues studied 52 allergic asthma patients to determine the...

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Source: Immunotherapy Weekly (2004-11-03)

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