Environmental remediation in the treatment of allergy and asthma: latest updates.
In the modern era, the prevalence of asthma and allergies are increasing. It has been speculated that environmental exposures are contributing to this rise. Several studies demonstrate that common indoor allergen exposures exacerbate asthma. Minimizing exposure to allergens and remediating the environment play a critical role in the treatment of asthma and allergies. The most effective environmental control measures are tailored multifaceted interventions which include education, thorough cleaning, using high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, integrated pest management, and maintenance of these practices.
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA, lakiea.wright@childrens.harvard.edu.
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D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000485:Allergens / Q000009:adverse effects; D000818:Animals; D001249:Asthma / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D052918:Environmental Restoration and Remediation; D005658:Fungi; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007300:Insect Control; D057805:Pets; D039981:Pyroglyphidae; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000517:prevention & control
D000393:Air Pollutants; D000485:Allergens; D014028:Tobacco Smoke Pollution