title: Practical environmental modifications for the inhalant allergy patient.
abstract: Environmental management of inhalant allergens is an important part of a comprehensive allergy management program and is the most controllable aspect by the patient. The safest and most effective way to eliminate an allergic reaction is to eliminate exposure to the antigen that provokes the response. The basic control principles for all inhalant allergens are to (1) remove the source of the allergen if possible, (2) remove accumulated allergen, and (3) prevent the return of the allergen. This article examines the published evidence for environmental control measures in terms of effectiveness, cost, and ease of implementation.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Gage-White
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000032:analysis / Q000517:prevention & control; D000485:Allergens / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D000941:Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004779:Environment Design / Q000191:economics; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000191:economics; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000191:economics; D005658:Fungi; D006801:Humans; D011058:Pollen; D012130:Respiratory Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012449:Safety; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens; D000941:Antigens