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[Storage mite allergy in Western Norway]

K A Finsnes

    Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
    |October 30, 1995
    PubMed
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    Storage mite allergy is prevalent in western Norway, affecting many patients with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma. Standard skin tests should include storage mites for accurate diagnosis in suspected cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Allergen immunotherapy
    • Environmental allergens
    • Clinical immunology

    Context:

    • Prevalence of storage mite allergy in western Norway.
    • Association with allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.
    • High incidence in rural areas and damp housing conditions.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the significance of storage mite allergy in patients referred to ENT specialists.
    • To evaluate the necessity of including storage mites in allergy testing protocols.

    Summary:

    • Two studies involving 2,273 patients in the Stavanger area examined storage mite allergy.
    • Storage mite allergy is a common condition in western Norway.
    • It significantly contributes to allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma.

    Impact:

    • Recommends including storage mites in standard skin tests for suspected allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma in western Norway.
    • Highlights the importance of environmental allergen identification for respiratory health.
    • Informs diagnostic strategies for allergic diseases in the region.

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