Relationship between Cat and Mouse Allergen Levels in the Homes of Inner City Children with Asthma

Curtin-Brosnan, JM; Saams, J.N.; Breysse, P.N.; Diette, G.B.; Bradley, Helena; Matsui, Elizabeth C.

doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2008.12.214

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“…In one study, both the number of cats and higher cat allergen levels were associated with lower airborne and settled dust mouse allergen levels in homes of inner-city children with asthma. 65 Cats also can kill rats, particularly when they are young; however, they tend not to be a significant rat deterrent. The use of cats to reduce rodent exposure could potentially cause harm because 84% of the patients who were sensitized to mice in one study also were sensitized to cats.…”

Section: Contaminant Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The use of cats to reduce rodent exposure could potentially cause harm because 84% of the patients who were sensitized to mice in one study also were sensitized to cats. 65 Given the known cross-reactivity between some cat allergens and rodent allergens, this intervention might cause more harm than the initial exposure. Owls and snakes also are rat predators; however, most homeowners are reluctant to have such predators roaming freely in their homes.…”

Section: Contaminant Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Environmental assessment and exposure reduction of rodents: a practice parameter

Phipatanakul¹,

Matsui²,

Portnoy³

et al. 2012

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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Section: Contaminant Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Contaminant Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Environmental assessment and exposure reduction of rodents: a practice parameter

Phipatanakul¹,

Matsui²,

Portnoy³

et al. 2012

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

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“…Rodent predators such as cats can reduce rodent populations but are unlikely to eliminate an infestation. One observational inner‐city study showed that the number of cats and cat allergen levels are inversely correlated with mouse allergen levels 1752 . No clinical outcomes were reported in this study.…”

Section: Managementmentioning

confidence: 59%

“…No clinical outcomes were reported in this study. No recommendations can be made at this time, but the risks likely outweigh potential benefit due to the high reported co‐sensitization rate for cat and mouse allergens, which could lead to worsening of allergic symptoms with cat introduction 1752 …”

Section: Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis – 2023

Wise

Damask

Roland

et al. 2023

Int Forum Allergy Rhinol

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Background In the 5 years that have passed since the publication of the 2018 International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Allergic Rhinitis (ICAR‐Allergic Rhinitis 2018), the literature has expanded substantially. The ICAR‐Allergic Rhinitis 2023 update presents 144 individual topics on allergic rhinitis (AR), expanded by over 40 topics from the 2018 document. Originally presented topics from 2018 have also been reviewed and updated. The executive summary highlights key evidence‐based findings and recommendation from the full document. Methods ICAR‐Allergic Rhinitis 2023 employed established evidence‐based review with recommendation (EBRR) methodology to individually evaluate each topic. Stepwise iterative peer review and consensus was performed for each topic. The final document was then collated and includes the results of this work. Results ICAR‐Allergic Rhinitis 2023 includes 10 major content areas and 144 individual topics related to AR. For a substantial proportion of topics included, an aggregate grade of evidence is presented, which is determined by collating the levels of evidence for each available study identified in the literature. For topics in which a diagnostic or therapeutic intervention is considered, a recommendation summary is presented, which considers the aggregate grade of evidence, benefit, harm, and cost. Conclusion The ICAR‐Allergic Rhinitis 2023 update provides a comprehensive evaluation of AR and the currently available evidence. It is this evidence that contributes to our current knowledge base and recommendations for patient evaluation and treatment.

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“…While elimination of rodents begins by eliminating facilitative factors, they can also be removed using snap traps, live traps, and glue boards. Predators such as cats can also reduce rodent populations, though there is a risk that the occupant could become sensitized to the cat (18). Rodenticides usually consisting of anticoagulants can also be used, though, as with insecticides, it is essential that these be applied properly using bait stations to avoid unintentional harm to other nontargeted animals (19).…”

Section: Sourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A New Model for Environmental Assessment and Exposure Reduction

Ciaccio

Kennedy

Portnoy

2012

Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

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Environmental assessment and exposure reduction are a set of diagnostic and treatment techniques that work in tandem with the traditional medical approach by reducing a patient’s exposure to adverse environmental conditions as part of medical care. Assessment involves identifying the specific exposures to which a patient is sensitive and locating the corresponding contaminants in the patient’s environment. This provides a more complete diagnostic evaluation of a patient’s problem than could be obtained merely by examining the patient alone. Exposure reduction involves reducing the identified triggers to levels that are below thresholds that are associated with increased risk of sensitization and disease morbidity. Assessment of an environment for contaminants focuses on a chain of factors that include contaminant sources such as cockroaches, rodents, dust mites and fungi that excrete contaminants into an environment, facilitative factors such as moisture, food, water and shelter that help sources to thrive, and reservoirs where contaminants can accumulate prior to subsequent transport to occupants. By using this model to guide environmental assessments and their corresponding interventions, the root cause of health problems can be addressed, leading to improved quality of life for patients and reduced need for chronic medications.

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Relationship between Cat and Mouse Allergen Levels in the Homes of Inner City Children with Asthma

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Environmental assessment and exposure reduction of rodents: a practice parameter

Environmental assessment and exposure reduction of rodents: a practice parameter

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: Allergic rhinitis – 2023

A New Model for Environmental Assessment and Exposure Reduction

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