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New mattresses: how fast do they become a significant source of exposure to house dust mite allergens?

Custovic, A; Green, R; Smith, A; Chapman, M D; Woodcock, A

Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 1996;26(11):1243-5.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sensitization and exposure to mite allergens is a major risk factor for asthma. Little is known about the rate of build-up of allergens in the mite micro-habitats. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the rate of increase in mite allergen levels in new mattresses. METHODS: Der p 1 was measured in the dust samples collected from six identical new single mattresses over a period of 2 years. RESULTS: Der p 1 increased significantly at 4 months as compared with baseline level (P < 0.01), but no difference was found between the concentrations at 4, 8, 12 and 24 months. There was a significant correlation between Der p 1 concentration in mattresses at 4, 8, 12 and 24 months and Der p 1 levels in the bedroom carpet at the beginning of the study. CONCLUSIONS: New mattresses can become a significant source of exposure to mite allergens after a short period of time (< 4 months). There is little justification for advising mite sensitive patients to replace their mattresses as a part of avoidance regime.

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ENGLAND
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26
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11
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1243-5
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8955572
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Manchester eScholar ID:
uk-ac-man-scw:195036
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Heydon, Kirsty
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Heydon, Kirsty
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