Indoor Dust Mites and Fungal Spores: A Major Cause of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in the Subjects of Punjab (India)

Authors

  • Navpreet Kaur Gill Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences Punjabi University, Patiala- 147002 Punjab, India.
  • Manpreet Kaur Department of Zoology and Environmental Sciences Punjabi University, Patiala- 147002 Punjab, India.

Keywords:

Asthma, Allergic rhinitis, Fungi, House dust mites, Allergy.

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the major allergens (dust mites and fungal spores) that are responsible for allergic rhinitis and asthma in the population of Punjab. Proper history taking followed by skin tests and fungal culture in specific cases are helpful in the diagnosis of allergic manifestations and their treatment.

The present survey was carried out to evaluate the sensitivity to dust mites and mold concentrations in the homes of 300 subjects. The home environments of the subjects were evaluated on the basis of questionnaire and by determining the presence of mites and fungi in the dust samples. Based on complete medical history, only 165 subjects of the 300 subjects were selected who were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis and asthma. intradermal skin tests were performed on 165 patients. The patients were divided into 4 groups based on clinical findings 1) Control 2) Allergic rhinitis 3) Asthma 4) Allergic rhinitis and Asthma.

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Published

2016-04-29

How to Cite

Gill, N. K., & Kaur, M. (2016). Indoor Dust Mites and Fungal Spores: A Major Cause of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis in the Subjects of Punjab (India). International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 26(3), 158–167. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/5548

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Vol. 26 No. 3 (2016)

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