Anti-mite measurements in mite-sensitive adult asthma. A controlled trial.
A cross-over controlled trial has been conducted among 32 adult patients with mite-sensitive asthma. The bedclothes and pillows of each subject were laundered and vacuum-cleaned and a plastic cover applied to the mattress for six weeks in an attempt to reduce exposure to mites. No improvement in daily peak-flow reading or drug usage was found in comparison with a control period.
D000328:Adult; D000485:Allergens; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004391:Dust / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000517:prevention & control; D008925:Mites; D010919:Placebos
D000485:Allergens; D004391:Dust; D010919:Placebos