The relationship between mite allergen exposure and asthma severity

Allergenic differences between the domestic mites Blomia tropicalis and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

“…Immediate hypersensitivity to indoor allergens is strongly associated with bronchial asthma [1,2]. In Singapore, one in five school children have been identified with doctor-diagnosed asthma [3].…”

Prevalence and distribution of indoor allergens in Singapore

“…Immediate hypersensitivity to indoor allergens is associated with bronchial asthma in children and young adults |l|. These allergens not only trigger acute attacks of asthma, but chronic exposure is also an important cause of airway inflammation [2][3][4]. In Singapore, one in five schoolchildren have been identified with doctor-diagnosed asthma [5|.…”

Sensitization to local dust‐mite fauna in Singapore

“…House‐dust mites have been shown to play an important role in the pathogenesis of asthma and atopic diseases ( 1, 2). Mites are found almost all over the world, but their fauna differs between regions ( 3).…”