The role of environmental allergen control in the management of asthma
Year: 2022
Type: review
Abstract: Allergen exposure may exacerbate asthma symptoms in sensitized patients. Allergen reduction or avoidance measures have been widely utilized; however, there is ongoing controversy on the effectiveness of specific allergen control measures in the management of children with asthma. Often, allergen avoidance strategies are not recommended by guidelines because they can be complex or burdensome, although individual patients may benefit. Here we explore the potential for intervention against exposure to the major allergens implicated in asthma (ie, house dust mites, indoor molds, rodents, cockroaches, furry pets, and outdoor molds and pollens), and subsequent effects on asthma symptoms. We critically assess the available evidence regarding the clinical benefits of specific environmental control measures for each allergen. Finally, we underscore the need for standardized and multifaceted approaches in research and real-life settings, which would result in the identification of more personalized and beneficial prevention strategies.
Institutions: Hacettepe University, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Children's Hospital Agia Sophia, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, Ain Shams University, Ain Shams University Hospital, Universidad Católica de Salta, The University of Western Australia, Boston Children's Hospital, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, China Medical University, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, University of Manchester
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,540
OpenAlex ID: W4220737563