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Asthma is one of the most common respiratory diseases. The occurrence of asthma is associated with atopy. Many studies have reported an association between sensitization to dust mite allergens and asthma. Dermatophagoides mites and cats produce a variety of allergens. Measurement of a specific allergen can be used to assess allergen exposure.
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Patil, G.P., Gore, S.D., Taillie*, C. (2011). Composite Sampling and Indoor Air Pollution. In: Composite Sampling. Environmental and Ecological Statistics, vol 4. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7628-4_13
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