Abstract

The dust mite-induced asthma in children is more common.Dust mite allergens generate persistent airway inflammation by the inhalation route into the airway.Dust mites easily stay in mattresses and pillows which are warm and humid. Home environment is the main place of children′s daily activities.Children who were exposed to dust mites in the home environment can be caused the occurrence and development of asthma.Family environment control, to a certain extent, can isolate allergens exposure. Parents are the defenders of family environment, so the parents with house dust mite allergen related knowledge, attitude and behavior will help to control the indoor dust mite levels.This article makes a brief review on dust mites related knowledge, children room environment dust mite exposure, parents with home environment control knowledge, attitude and behavior studies in recent years. Key words: Dust mite; Allergy; Childhood asthma; Home environment; Intervention; Literature review

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