Effect of a change to mite-free bedding on children with mite-sensitive asthma: a controlled trial

Twenty-one children with mite-sensitive asthma took part in a crossover randomised controlled trial of mite-free bedding. Each child was issued with a new sleeping bag and pillow for a month, and twice-daily peak flow readings were compared with those obtained during a month in the child's ordi...

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Published in:Thorax 1980-07, Vol.35 (7), p.513-514
Main Authors: Burr, M L, Neale, E, Dean, B V, Verrier-Jones, E R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Asthma - etiology
Asthma - therapy
Bedding and Linens
Child
Clinical Trials as Topic
Humans
Mites
Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Random Allocation
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Summary:Twenty-one children with mite-sensitive asthma took part in a crossover randomised controlled trial of mite-free bedding. Each child was issued with a new sleeping bag and pillow for a month, and twice-daily peak flow readings were compared with those obtained during a month in the child's ordinary bedding. Seventeen of the children had higher mean peak flow readings during the period in the mite-free bedding (p < 0.01). The overall improvement was only modest, however, and some mites had appeared in most of the bedding by the end of the trial. New bedding may be helpful to patients with mite-sensitive asthma, but methods are needed to prevent colonisation by mites.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.35.7.513