title: Working the bugs out of asthma.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Potera
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D000941:Antigens; D004391:Dust