Health improvements and a reduction in drug usage have been recorded in children with asthma by covering beds and bedding with micro porous material to reduce mite allergen exposure
A review of recently published clinical studies on the effectiveness of allergen avoidance in the management of childhood asthma, reported that encasement of beds and bedding against house dust mite exposure resulted in sustained and meaningful health improvements. The doctors also noted that other avoidance measures geared to the child’s allergies, combined with the exclusion of tobacco smoke indoors, resulted in significant reduction of symptoms and hospital emergency room visits.
Reference: ‘The role of allergen avoidance in the secondary prevention of atopic disorders.’ Simpson A and Custovic A, Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.2005, 5 (3): 223-227
