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Randolf Brehler1, Birgitta Kütting, Klaus Biel
1Department of Dermatology, UKM, Münster, Germany. r.brehler@uni-muenster.de
Background:
Avoidance of allergen exposure is the basic preventive measure in reducing symptoms of immediate-type allergies. As room air cleaners were found to have no benefic effect on general health, their use has not been recommended. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a fresh air filtration system installed in the bedrooms of non-air-conditioned homes on hay fever symptoms.
Methods:
In a placebo-controlled, double-blind, two-period, crossover study, we investigated the effectiveness of a fresh air filtration system installed in the bedrooms of volunteers suffering from hay fever.
Results:
Volunteers only suffering from pollinosis reported an improvement of their allergy symptoms. We observed a significant decrease in nighttime hay fever symptoms and an increase in morning peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR). No effects were recognized in volunteers who additionally had perennial allergy.
Conclusion:
Based upon these results, the installation of fresh air filtration systems in bedrooms should be recommended for patients suffering from hay fever.
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