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. 2020 Apr 11;21(8):2671. doi: 10.3390/ijms21082671

Table 3.

Evaluation and management of aeroallergens.

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]