Do air cleaners make a difference in treating allergic disease in homes?
Do air cleaners make a difference in treating allergic disease in homes?
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DOI:
10.1016/s1081-1206(10)62339-3
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发表时间:
2001-12-01
影响因子:
5.9
通讯作者:
Reisman, RE
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作者:
Reisman, RE
Learning Objectives: The purpose of this review is to objectively critique available data regarding the clinical benefits of room air cleaners and to provide physicians and patients with a reasonable recommendation of their utility in treatment of inhalant allergic disease.Date Sources: Data were obtained from published studies and reviews.Study Selection: The specific reviewed studies met the following criteria: 1) selection of patients with clinical allergic disease confirmed by detection of allergen-specific immunoglobulin E; 2) use of an effective air filter; 3) clinical and laboratory evaluation of results; and 4) measurement of the results of air filtration on environmental allergen or airborne particulate levels. The studies were conducted in a double-blind manner. Conclusions of two previous reviews are also incorporated in this paper.Results: The results of the published studies and summary reviews show minimal, if any, effectiveness of room air cleaners in treatment of allergic respiratory disease.Conclusions: Room air cleaners should not be recommended for people with inhalant allergic disease.