House dust mite allergy: myths and realities
Bouton, C.; Ducommun, J.
Revue Medicale Suisse 5(199): 832-836
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 19441749 Document Number: 12925
Since 1967, house dust mites have been shown to be the main allergens to be blamed in household dust allergy. In our countries, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae are predominant. We find them by millions in our bedding. They are responsible of allergic reactions like asthma, rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. Different treatments are available of which some have proved there effectiveness, like subcutaneous immunotherapy and standard symptomatic treatments. On the other hand, the control measures remain controversial and led recently to a lively debate in the medical literature. We felt therefore that it was necessary to set the record straight.
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