Presentation
Despite the fact that macrophages are present in abundant amounts within the lung and are one of the first cells exposed to HDM upon inhalation, little is known about the direct effects of HDM on macrophages. [jimmunol.org]
A double-blind placebo-controlled birch allergy vaccination study II: correlation between inhibition of IgE binding, histamine release and facilitated allergen presentation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
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Asymptomatic
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Respiratoric
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Sputum
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Cardiovascular
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Heart Disease
Association of subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy with incidence of autoimmune disease, ischemic heart disease, and mortality. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
However, HDM treatment diminished cofilin phosphorylation while increasing the phosphorylation of slingshot. [jimmunol.org]
Assessment of sublingual immunotherapy efficacy in children with house dust mite-induced allergic asthma optimally controlled by pharmacologic treatment and mite-avoidance measures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Childhood Asthma Prevention Team Eight-year outcomes of the Childhood Asthma Prevention Study. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010; 126 :388–9, 389, e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.04.031. [ PubMed ] [ CrossRef ] [ Google Scholar ] 32. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] with complete mattress covers are very likely to become colonised by bacteria and molds; they must be cleaned periodically (at least every second to third month). [23] Dust mite eggs are freeze tolerant ( 70 C for 30 minutes); hatching can normally be prevented [en.wikipedia.org]