Allergy to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p1) and Dermatophagoides farina (Der f1) in Patients with Atopic Asthma
Abstract:Background: House dust mites (HDMs) are important sources of indoor allergens. The prevalence of sensitization to HDM in atopic patients is around 70% to 90% worldwide. Objective: Our aim was to measure the specific IgE to components of Der p1and Der f1 in asthmatic patients at Qena Governorate, Egypt. Methods: We performed a prospective evaluation of 48 HDM sensitized asthmatic patients with positive skin prick test to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p) and Dermatophagoides farina (Der f). Patients underw… Show more
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