Allergen avoidance in the treatment of asthma and rhinitis

Article Abstract:

Many parents may have to do more than buy mattress covers that are impermeable to dust mites to help their children who have asthma or hay-fever. Two studies published in 2003 showed that dust mite-impermeable mattress covers were not effective in reducing the symptoms of asthma or hay-fever. Many houses may contain other allergens from cats and other pets, cockroaches, bacteria, and fungi.

---

Control of exposure to mite allergen and allergen-impermeable bed covers for adults with asthma

Article Abstract:

Mattress covers that are impermeable to dust mites may not be effective in treating asthma, according to a study of 1,122 people. Even though the impermeable covers reduced the amount of dust mite allergen in the mattress, it did not improve asthma symptoms or allow patients to use a smaller dose of corticosteroid drugs.

---

Evaluation of impermeable covers for bedding in patients with allergic rhinitis

Article Abstract:

Mattress and pillow covers that are impermeable to dust mites may not be effective in treating hay-fever, according to a study of 232 people. Even though the impermeable covers reduced the amount of dust mite allergen in the mattress, it did not improve the patients' hay-fever symptoms.

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Prevalence and treatment of mental disorders, 1990 to 2003. Managing behavioral health in Medicaid. Effect of a mental health "carve-out" program on the continuity of antipsychotic therapy
• Abstracts: The role of therapeutic antimicrobial mouthrinses in clinical practice: control of supragingival plaque and gingivitis
• Abstracts: BRCA1 mutations and breast cancer in the general population: analyses in women before age 35 years and in women before age 45 years with first-degree family history
• Abstracts: Prescription drug abuse by teens increasing. Commission urges overhaul for mental health system. Tobacco control efforts get mixed reviews
• Abstracts: FDA survey puts positive spin on direct-to-consumer ads. Public health ponders future of kids with type 2 diabetes

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.