Dust Mite Allergy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Allergen-specific immunotherapy showed efficacy among patients with atopic and contact dermatitis overlap syndrome, according to results of a pilot study.

Approximately half of a group of patients with IgE sensitization to shrimp also were sensitized to house dust mites, and vice versa, according to a letter published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

A nasal spray significantly and safely reduced nasal symptoms resulting from allergy to house dust mites compared with no treatment, according to a press release issued by the spray’s manufacturer.

Supplementation with a mixture of two probiotics may prevent asthma exacerbations among children with allergy, particularly those with house dust mite allergies, according to a study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Portable air filtration devices with adequate clean air delivery rates can effectively remove mites, cat and dog allergens and particulate matter from ambient indoor air, according to a study published in Clinical and Translational Allergy.

PHOENIX — Telemedicine was a feasible and satisfactory alternative to in-person visits for identifying asthma triggers in patient homes, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

PHOENIX — Researchers traced a case of anaphylaxis following ingestion of funnel cake to dust mites stored in flour in a case review presented as a poster at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

House dust mite sublingual immunotherapy tablets reduced inhaled corticosteroid use among patients with mild to moderate allergic asthma, according to a systematic review in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.