From the pages of allergywatch recent advances in our understanding of the environment's role in allergy

The indoor environment can have a major impact on asthma morbidity in children. Indoor exposures include not only allergens such as dust mite but also pollutants such as secondhand smoke. This report highlights the role of indoor environmental control practices in the management of childhood asthma. Environmental control measures should be tailored to the individual child, based on knowledge of allergic sensitivities and relevant indoor exposures. An environmental history can be performed, addressing key exposures known to trigger the child's asthma symptoms and exacerbations.

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