Allergen avoidance.
Allergen exposure is a risk factor for sensitisation, prevalence and severity of allergic disease. Effective allergen avoidance strategies have been devised. The cost-benefit in public health terms should be established by prospective controlled studies that are under way around the world.
Woodcock
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North West Lung Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester M23 9LT, United Kingdom. awoodcock@fs1.with.man.ac.uk
Custovic
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D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001249:Asthma / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens