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House dust mites eradication treatments: Current updates emphasizing on tropical countries

  • I. Seow
  • , Z. Y. Siew
  • , S. T. Wong
  • , S. F. Wong
  • , C. M. Fang
  • , M. S. Kan
  • , K. Voon

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Abstract

House Dust Mites (HDMs) like Dermatophagoides farinae (D. farinae), Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (D. pteronyssinus) and Blomia tropicalis (B. tropicalis) were found all over the world. Their relationship with allergy diseases was one of the focal points of epidemiological investigations spanning various geographical regions globally but specifically in regions with warm temperatures. Their omnipresence underscores their pivotal role in the etiology and exacerbation of some respiratory disorders, emphasizing their significance as environmental allergens. Despite the availability of numerous eradication treatments ranging from sun exposure to ozone-based approaches, the quest for efficacious HDM eradication encounters obstacles due to the diversity in study methodologies employed to evaluate these different intervention strategies. This methodological heterogeneity complicates the quantification of treatment efficacy, impeding the establishment of definitive criteria distinguishing “effective” from “ineffective” approaches. Despite the urgency of developing solutions, current efforts are hindered by this lack of consensus. This review aims to bridge this gap by synthesizing existing knowledge on HDM eradication strategies and discussing their efficacy, safety, and practicality. By addressing these discrepancies, this article endeavors to provide insights and clues for the future development of evidence-based interventions aimed at mitigating HDM infestations and ultimately reducing its sensitization rate worldwide.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)450-460
Number of pages11
JournalTropical Biomedicine
Volume41
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • allergy
  • asthma
  • House Dust Mites (HDMs)
  • ozone treatment
  • sensitization

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