title: Air filters and air cleaners: rostrum by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Indoor Allergen Committee.
abstract: The allergist is generally recognized as possessing the greatest expertise in relating airborne contaminants to respiratory health, both atopic and nonatopic. Consequently, allergists are most often asked for their professional opinions regarding the appropriate use of air-cleaning equipment. This rostrum serves as a resource for the allergist and other health care professionals seeking a better understanding of air filtration.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy and Immunology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 9800 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY 40223, USA. jsublett@familyallergy.com
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Sublett
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seltzer
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Burkhead
authors.forename: P Brock
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: H James
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Wedner
authors.forename: Wanda
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Phipatanakul
mesh_terms: D000389:Air Conditioning; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D001249:Asthma / Q000517:prevention & control; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005374:Filtration / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000009:adverse effects; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D052638:Particulate Matter