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Article: Temple University Hospital Study Finds That Relief From Cockroach Allergens May Be Found in Novel Pairing of Cleaning Techniques; Major Cockroach Allergen Levels Reduced By as Much as 93 Percent in One Week.
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- May 20, 2002
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Byline: Temple University Health Sciences
PHILADELPHIA, May 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- Researchers at Temple University Hospital have found that the novel pairing of two cleaning methods may be effective in reducing the level of cockroach allergens in inner city homes. To date, effective, practical methods of eliminating cockroach allergen - a main cause of asthma in the inner city - are lacking.
Researchers found that over a six month period the combination of Supercleaning -- a method used in lead-abatement programs which involves detergent steam cleaning homes -- with conventional pest-control methods such as traps and sprays, rapidly reduced allergen ...