Woven material for bed encasement prevents mite penetration

Subsequent manual washing in tap water (22°C) for 5 minutes removed any trace of the mite's previous occupancy. Since mite allergens are highly soluble, it has been suggested that fabric washing is a highly efficacious procedure in removing most sources of mite allergen.10 An inherent disadvan...

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Published inJournal of allergy and clinical immunology Vol. 112; no. 6; pp. 1239 - 1241
Main Authors Mahakittikun, Vanna, Jirapongsananuruk, Orathai, Nochot, Hathai, Boitano, John J., Tungtrongchitr, Anchalee
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Mosby, Inc 01.12.2003
Elsevier Limited
Subjects
Air flow
Allergens - adverse effects
Allergens - immunology
Animals
Antigens, Dermatophagoides - adverse effects
Antigens, Dermatophagoides - immunology
Bedding and Linens
Dust
Dust - immunology
Eggs
Humans
Hypersensitivity - etiology
Hypersensitivity - prevention & control
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Mites - immunology
Mites - physiology
Pore size
Textiles
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Summary:Subsequent manual washing in tap water (22°C) for 5 minutes removed any trace of the mite's previous occupancy. Since mite allergens are highly soluble, it has been suggested that fabric washing is a highly efficacious procedure in removing most sources of mite allergen.10 An inherent disadvantage of using a nonwoven cover is that it should not be washed if one were to observe the manufacturer's prohibition.
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ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2003.08.045