Measurement of airborne mite allergen exposure in individual subjects.
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Abstract
To evaluate the extent of personal exposure to airborne mite allergens, subjects were asked to carry a personal air sampler when in their houses. The level of Der 1 allergen trapped by the sampler was measured with a highly sensitive immunoassay. There were great variations in airborne Der 1 exposure in each subject. When used bedding was replaced with new allergen-free bedding, we detected a decrease in the allergen level. The use of new bedding seems to be an effective measure for reducing airborne mite allergen exposure.
Medical subject headings
- Air Pollutants
- Allergens
- Environmental Monitoring
- Glycoproteins
- Mites