What is Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus IgE?

What is Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus IgE?

Phadia D2 and D1 tests are used to detect blood levels of the IgE (antibodies) responsible for allergic reactions (rhinitis, asthma, eczema) to mites (household).

What is Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus allergy?

House dust is one of the most common allergens that cause allergic respiratory diseases. It is a composed allergen, although the most important antigens are the mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p) and Dermatophagoides farinae (Der f). These mites have different geographic and climatic distribution.

What happens if you are allergic to dust mites?

A dust mite allergy can range from mild to severe. A mild case of dust mite allergy may cause an occasional runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. In severe cases, the condition may be ongoing (chronic), resulting in persistent sneezing, cough, congestion, facial pressure, an eczema flare-up or severe asthma attack.

What is IgE allergy?

If you have an allergy, your immune system overreacts to an allergen by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction usually causes symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, or on the skin.

How do you reduce dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus?

Based on studies of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus only, weekly washing in hot water is recommended to kill dust mites and remove allergens from clothing and bedding. However, in the United States, washing is most often done in warm or cold water, and other mite species are involved.

Do dust mites cause asthma?

Dust mites are microscopic, insect-like pests that generate some of the most common indoor substances—or allergens—that can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in many people. Hundreds of thousands of dust mites can live in the bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets or curtains in your home.

Do antihistamines work for dust allergies?

The best treatment option is to limit your exposure to dust mites. If that doesn’t work, there are several over-the-counter and prescription medications that can help relieve the symptoms of a dust mite allergy: antihistamines, such as Allegra or Claritin, can help relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itching.

What is derdermatophagoides pteronyssinus?

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Our D. pteronyssinus house dust mite products are available in different forms. The most popular product is the regular D. pteronyssinus HDM extract but we can also deliver whole cultures, purified allergens (Der p 1/ Der p 2), excrements and mite bodies. In our production process we do not add any proteins.

What does a negative D pteronyssinus IgE result mean?

An anti-Dermatophagoides farinae or anti-D. pteronyssinus IgE result below 0.35 kilounits per litre (< 0.35 kU/L) indicates that mites are probably be responsible for the symptoms reported by the person, but it DOES NOT COMPLETELY RULE OUT THIS POSSIBILITY. All negative and positive results must be interpreted in light of the case history.

Is Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus a pyroglyphid mite?

The dominant HDM species Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, D. farinae, and Euroglyphus maynei belong to the family Pyroglyphidae (“pyroglyphid mites”), while the most SM species, that is, Glycyphagus domesticus, Tyrophagus putrescentieae, and Acarus siro are members of Glycyphaginae and Acaridae.

Is rder p 23 a new major D pteronyssinus allergen?

Thus, Der p 23 represents a new major D. pteronyssinus allergen. Furthermore, rDer p 23 exhibited high allergenic activity as demonstrated by upregulation of CD203c expression on basophils from D. pteronyssinus allergic patients.