The biology of dust mites and the remediation of mite allergens in allergic disease

LG Arlian, TAE Platts-Mills - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2001 - Elsevier
In most temperate humid areas of the world, house dust mites are a major source of multiple
allergens in house dust. Mite allergens sensitize and induce perennial rhinitis, asthma, or
atopic dermatitis in a large portion of patients with allergic disease. There is convincing
evidence that avoidance of mite allergen can effectively reduce allergic symptoms. Patients
can be moved to a mite allergen–free environment, or mite and mite allergen abatement can
be performed to reduce exposure in existing residences. Some knowledge of the biology of …