Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Preventive measures in house-dust allergy

J Korsgaard

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Despite frequent cleaning, homes of house-dust mite-allergic patients had higher mite concentrations. High indoor humidity, often increased by energy-saving measures, promotes house-dust mite survival and allergy severity.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Bacterial colonisation of lower airways in health and chronic lung disease.

    The clinical respiratory journal·2010
    Same author

    Is quantitative PCR for the pneumolysin (ply) gene useful for detection of pneumococcal lower respiratory tract infection?

    Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2009
    Same author

    Potential side effects in patients treated with inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta2-agonists.

    Respiratory medicine·2009
    Same author

    Evaluation of a multiplex PCR for bacterial pathogens applied to bronchoalveolar lavage.

    The European respiratory journal·2006
    Same author

    House-dust mites and summer cottages.

    Allergy·2005
    Same author

    Indoor exposures and recurrent wheezing in infants: a study in the BAMSE cohort.

    Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)·2004

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Allergology
    • Indoor Air Quality

    Background:

    • House-dust mites (Pyroglyphidae) are a common allergen.
    • Preventive measures are often employed to reduce mite populations in homes.
    • The relationship between indoor environmental factors and mite concentration requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of preventive measures on house-dust mite concentrations.
    • To identify environmental factors associated with higher mite levels in homes of allergic individuals.
    • To explore the link between indoor humidity and house-dust mite proliferation.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative study of mite concentrations in homes of allergic patients versus control subjects.
    • Assessment of cleaning frequency and quality in participating households.
    • Measurement of indoor absolute humidity levels in different areas of the homes.

    Main Results:

    • Homes of allergic patients, despite more frequent cleaning, exhibited higher house-dust mite concentrations, particularly on bedroom carpets.
    • Elevated mite levels were also observed on mattress surfaces and living room carpets in patients' homes.
    • High absolute indoor humidity was significantly correlated with greater mite concentrations, with a tendency towards higher humidity in patients' homes.

    Conclusions:

    • High indoor humidity is a critical factor supporting house-dust mite survival.
    • Energy-saving measures that increase indoor humidity, such as insulation, may inadvertently exacerbate house-dust mite allergy.
    • Further research is needed to optimize environmental controls for managing house-dust mite allergies.

    Related Experiment Videos