Table 3.
Allergen | Evaluation | Management | References |
---|---|---|---|
HDM | Serum-specific IgE antibody levels Skin prick testing and patch testing Evaluating changes in skin symptoms caused by environmental changes (e.g., trips, hospitalization, or moving house) |
Ventilation Cleaning room Cleaning bedclothes with a vacuum cleaner, drying them in the sun, and washing sheets Encasing mattresses and bedding to protect patients from mites |
[1,2,14] |
Animal dander | Serum-specific IgE antibody levels Asking the patient about experiences involving the worsening of skin symptoms due to contact with animals |
Giving up pets Washing pets Prohibiting pets in the bedroom |
[1,2,14] |
Pollen | Serum-specific IgE antibody levels Skin prick testing and patch testing Asking the patient about experiences involving the worsening of skin symptoms on exposed areas during a period of pollen scattering |
Brushing pollen off clothes and washing face when arriving home Using protective glasses and masks Using air conditioning with pollen filters |
[1,2,14] |