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Table 1 Evidence of recommendation for anti-mite measures

From: Prevention of food and airway allergy: consensus of the Italian Society of Preventive and Social Paediatrics, the Italian Society of Paediatric Allergy and Immunology, and Italian Society of Pediatrics

Action on

Type of intervention

Level recommendation

Facilitating factors

Hygrometer

Strong

 

Dehumidifier

Strong

 

Central air conditioner

None

Allergenic source

Dry

Strong

 

Acaricides

Not recommended

 

Freezing

None

Reservoir

HEPA vacuum cleaners

Strong

 

Pillowcases, mattress

Strong

 

Pillowcases, pillow

Strong

 

Kit for quantitative evaluation

Poor

 

Denaturing agents

Not recommended