Pets and cockroaches: two increasing causes of respiratory allergy in indoor environments. Characteristics of airways sensitization and prevention strategies
- LICCARDI, G.
- CAZZOLA, M.
- D'AMATO, M.
- D'AMATO, G.
DOIAbstract
AbstractThe increasing prevalence of allergic sensitization to indoor allergens such as dust mites, pets and cockroaches is the result of the changes in indoor environments induced by human activities. The Westernized lifestyle and the increasing time spent indoors determine a reduction in natural air ventilation and, consequently, higher levels of allergen concentrations and longer exposure to allergens.The major cat allergen Fel d 1 is carried by small-dimension particles (<5 μ m diameter) that readily become airborne and persist immodified for a long time.Fel d 1 must be considered a ubiquitous allergen because it has been found in indoor environments and even in public places where a cat has never been kept. Recent research has demonstr...
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