The effects of season, climate and air conditioning on the prevalence of Dermatophagiodes mite allergens in household dust.

Lintner T J, Brame K A
seasonal effects, temperature effects, air conditioning, dust mites
Year:
1993
Bibliographic info:
J Allergy Clin Immunol, Vol 91, No 4, April 1993, pp 862-867, 2 figs, 1 tab, 25 refs.

Describes a study of 424 homes in USA to analyse the presence of dust mite allergens. Seasonal fluctuations were identified. Air conditioning was found to reduce allergens. States that the findings imply that differences in the microclimate within homes may have a dramatic effect on mite populations.

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