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2005, Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyCitation Excerpt :These covers are available by mail or in retail stores and are breathable, comfortable, and nearly 100% exclusive.6 More than a dozen clinical trials of allergen-proof encasings have been published that were at least 3 months long and reported mite allergen levels in bedding.7-21 All of these trials report reduced allergen concentrations, but the degree of allergen reduction varied widely, from 39% to 99.9% (median, 89%), as did the final allergen concentrations achieved (range, 0.01-8.50 μg/g; median, 0.77 μg/g).
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2004, Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologyCitation Excerpt :Furthermore, no significant differences between the active and placebo groups were seen for PEF variability. The effectiveness of HDM-impermeable covers for reducing HDM allergen exposure has also been suggested by other studies.4-15 Measures that lead to very large reductions in HDM allergen exposure, such as HDM-impermeable covers, can have beneficial effects in patients with HDM allergy with asthma.