Working the bugs out of asthma.
Cockroach antigens (proteins found in the insects' feces, saliva, eggs, and shed cuticles) have been implicated as one of the leading causes of asthma among inner-city children. These antigens can trigger severe allergic reactions, and even tiny amounts can be potentially fatal to sensitive asthmatics.
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D000485:Allergens / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D000941:Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D001249:Asthma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D003058:Cockroaches / Q000276:immunology*; D004391:Dust / Q000032:analysis; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D014505:Urban Population
D000485:Allergens; D000941:Antigens; D004391:Dust