Does bedding affect the airway and allergy?
Int J Occup Environ Med
; 2(2): 65-75, 2011 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-23022822
ABSTRACT
Various cross-sectional and longitudinal studies have suggested that synthetic bedding is associated with asthma, allergic rhinitis and eczema while feather bedding seems to be protective. Synthetic bedding items have higher house dust mite allergen levels than feather bedding items. This is possibly the mechanism involved although fungal and bacterial proinflammatory compounds and volatile organic compounds may play a role. In this review we present and discuss the epidemiological evidence and suggest possible mechanisms. Primary intervention studies are required to show whether feather bedding is protective for the development of childhood asthma and allergic diseases while secondary intervention studies are required to potentially reduce symptoms and medication use in subjects with established disease.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Roupas de Cama, Mesa e Banho
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Hipersensibilidade
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Occup Environ Med
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article