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Article: Identifying Allergens: Which Present a Risk?
- Article from:
- Journal of Environmental Health
- Article date:
- October 1, 1999
- Author:
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Introduction
Some researchers are suggesting that in the majority of cases, continued exposure to relevant indoor allergens could be the cause of chronic allergic asthma, and that the criteria for causality have now been met (1). For this reason, it is extremely important for people with asthma to understand which allergens are factors in their disease and to take steps to reduce their exposure to those allergens.
Indoor Allergens
The major indoor allergens of relevance in Great Britain come from house dust mites; cats; dogs; and, less commonly, other furry pets, molds, and cockroaches.
House Dust Mites
Mites are thought to ...