Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern: Indian Perspective
by Goutam Kumar Saha /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book discusses the Indian scenario concerning dust allergy,
presenting case studies that reveal the practical aspects of
allergies. A gradual increase in the incidence and prevalence of
different allergic manifestations has been reported from various
parts of the world including several developing countries like
India, where the problem has recently surfaced due to the unplanned
urbanization, rapid industrialization, metamorphic changes in the
environment, and increased air pollution, as well as changes in
life style, particularly the adoption of Western life styles and
eating habits in the name of so-called modern living. The book is
divided into the following chapters: Allergy – what is it?, Allergy
– Fact File; Possible allergens in our surroundings; Mechanism of
allergic reaction; House dust allergy – an environmental enigma ;
The mighty mites; Dermatophagoides – the potent indoor allergen ;
Dust mite allergy – evaluation procedure; House dust allergy – an
Indian perspective ; House dust allergy in Kolkata – a case study;
Allergy & heredity; Allergic manifestations; Diagnostic
procedures; and Treatment & prevention.
This book discusses the Indian scenario concerning dust allergy,
presenting case studies that reveal the practical aspects of
allergies. A gradual increase in the incidence and prevalence of
different allergic manifestations has been reported from various
parts of the world including several developing countries like
India, where the problem has recently surfaced due to the unplanned
urbanization, rapid industrialization, metamorphic changes in the
environment, and increased air pollution, as well as changes in
life style, particularly the adoption of Western life styles and
eating habits in the name of so-called modern living. The book is
divided into the following chapters: Allergy – what is it?, Allergy
– Fact File; Possible allergens in our surroundings; Mechanism of
allergic reaction; House dust allergy – an environmental enigma ;
The mighty mites; Dermatophagoides – the potent indoor allergen ;
Dust mite allergy – evaluation procedure; House dust allergy – an
Indian perspective ; House dust allergy in Kolkata – a case study;
Allergy & heredity; Allergic manifestations; Diagnostic
procedures; and Treatment & prevention.
