Med. praxi. 2010;7(12):462-465
Allergy to dust mites and moulds - news
- Ústav imunologie a alergologie FN Plzeň
Together with hay fever, the allergy to mites represents the most common type of inhalation allergy. The clinical symptoms may comprise
perennial allergic rhinitis or conjunctivitis; the allergy is closely related to the development of bronchial asthma or atopic dermatitis.
Compared to pollen allergy, it is possible to regulate the contact of sensitive individuals with mite allergens using the application of avoidance
regimen; however, the effectiveness of mite avoidance regimen is currently widely discussed. Allergy to outdoor growing moulds
is a type of seasonal allergy and the moulds season largely overlaps the pollen season. The indoor mould allergens are also able to cause
health problems in sensitized individuals. The allergy to mites and to moulds require the appropriate diagnosis, prevention and treatment
for its possible health complications
Keywords: allergy, mites, moulds, house dust
Published: January 1, 2011 Show citation
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