Reducing Viruses and Allergens for a Healthier Environment

Approaches to decrease the presence of viruses and allergens in the environment.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Virus And Allergen Reduction FAQ


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What is the primary focus of Allergy Treatment?

9.1. Allergen Avoidance The primary focus of allergy treatment should always be the strict avoidance of specific allergens that cause allergic disease. The greatest and best guideline for reducing allergy reactions in sensitive people is to avoid allergen exposure.

How to reduce allergy reactions in sensitive people?

The greatest and best guideline for reducing allergy reactions in sensitive people is to avoid allergen exposure. Food allergies and some stinging insect allergies are treated primarily through avoidance, which can be quite helpful if patients are well trained about preventive measures.

Do viruses affect Allergy and asthma development?

Viral infections can have a variety of opposing effects on allergy and asthma development; depending on the circumstances, viruses can either protect against or trigger allergic disorders.

Which cells reactivate after an allergic reaction?

Allergen-specific cells are enlarged and reactivated locally after 6–12 h of allergen exposure, culminating in the late phase of an allergic reaction. Effector cells (basophils, mast cells, and eosinophils in particular) release cytokines and inflammatory mediators, prolonging the proinflammatory response ( Figure 2 ).

Can genetically engineered allergens prevent progression of allergic disease?

J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 116, 608–613 (2005). Niederberger, V. et al. Vaccination with genetically engineered allergens prevents progression of allergic disease. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 101, 14677–14682 (2004).

How is food allergy treated?

Previously, the only available treatment for food allergy was oral immunotherapy, or OIT, which involves daily ingestion of a specific food allergen in gradually increasing doses up to a maintenance amount.

What are the clinical endpoints of Allergy Treatment?

Already during treatment and in the follow up-period one would record the appearance of allergic symptoms in the two groups as clinical endpoint, safety and measure the induction of allergen-specific IgG blocking antibodies and IgE sensitization as immunological surrogate markers ( Table 2 ).

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