Environmental triggers in allergic diseases: An overview

Allergy and asthma are increasing all over the world including India. The most effective method of management of allergic diseases is prevention and avoidance where ever possible natural history of allergy is influenced by many triggering Biological and non biological agents. Identification of these...

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Main Author: A B Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
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Online Access:http://www.ijaai.in/article.asp?issn=0972-6691;year=2019;volume=33;issue=1;spage=4;epage=7;aulast=Singh
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Summary:Allergy and asthma are increasing all over the world including India. The most effective method of management of allergic diseases is prevention and avoidance where ever possible natural history of allergy is influenced by many triggering Biological and non biological agents. Identification of these triggers such as pollen, moulds, mites and insect debris etc., are major factors for secondary prevention of environmental allergens. It is suggested in this brief review that educational programs should focus on avoidance of these triggers for effective management in addition to other forms of therapy.
ISSN:0972-6691