Abstract
Allergens are distributed between the settled dust and airborne compartments. The airborne compartment represents inhalable allergen that penetrates deeply in the respiratory tract and may trigger asthma symptoms. [1] Raulf M. Buters J. Chapman M. et al. Monitoring of occupational and environmental aeroallergens—EAACI Position paper concerted action of the EAACI IG occupational allergy and aerobiology air pollution. Allergy. 2014; 69: 1280-1299 Crossref PubMed Scopus (65) Google Scholar Larger airborne particles may also trigger allergic rhinitis. Because methods of air sampling have been technically demanding and limited by assay sensitivity, dust collection has been a standard surrogate. Raulf et al reviewed methods for measurement of airborne allergens. [1] Raulf M. Buters J. Chapman M. et al. Monitoring of occupational and environmental aeroallergens—EAACI Position paper concerted action of the EAACI IG occupational allergy and aerobiology air pollution. Allergy. 2014; 69: 1280-1299 Crossref PubMed Scopus (65) Google Scholar More recent studies have described potentially improved methods. Barnes et al 2 Barnes C.S. Allenbrand R. Mohammed M. et al. Measurement of aeroallergens from furnace filters. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015; 114: 221-225 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (10) Google Scholar , 3 Allenbrand R. Barnes C.S. Mohammed M. et al. Comparison of allergens collected from furnace filters and vacuum floor dust. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2017; 118: 108-109 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (4) Google Scholar used capture of allergens by air filters run over a period of months in people's homes. We [4] Gordon J. Detjen P. Kelso D. Gandhi P. A new patient-operated sampling device for measurement of aeroallergens. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2016; 116: 475-476 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (3) Google Scholar introduced a simple plug-in device (Inspirotec, Inc, Chicago, Illinois) for air sampling. It is silent, unobtrusive, and requires no technical skill to operate.
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