Search for dissertations about: "house dust mites"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words house dust mites.
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1. Asthma and Respiratory Symptoms in Nordic Countries, Environmental and Personal Risk Factors
Abstract : The overall aims of our studies were to identify risk factors for respiratory symptoms and asthma in indoor environment but even to look at some personal risk factors such as body mass index and gastroesophageal reflux. The study population is based on participants of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey I and II. READ MORE
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2. Translational studies of viral-induced asthma and COPD exacerbations
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3. Indoor environment and recurrent wheezing in young children
Abstract : Recurrent wheezing is one of the most common causes of morbidity and hospitalisation among infants and young children in many westernised countries. Respiratory infections and exposure to tobacco smoke have been identified as important risk factors. The indoor environment is also clearly of importance since we spend most of our time indoors. READ MORE
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4. A study of allergens in the mite Lepidoglyphus destructor, using monoclonal antibodies and recombinant techniques
Abstract : Mites are one of the most common causes of allergic reactions in many parts of the world. They can broadly be divided into two categories: house dust mites, primarily found in dwellings, and storage mites, primarily found in farming environments and grain storage facilities. Storage mites have now also been shown to exist in house dust. READ MORE
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5. Childhood asthma and indoor environment
Abstract : Background:During the last decades, the prevalence of asthma in childhood has increased in Sweden as well as in the rest of the western world. Some factor or factors in the indoor environment may be responsible for this. READ MORE