Blomia Tropicalis (House Dust Mite) Sensitisation in Childhood asthma

Abstract

Abstract: 
Objective: To Identify house dust mite (Blomia Tropicalis) Sensitisation by Skin prick test in children with Asthma.  
Methods: In this observational study, Children between 5-15 years with Pediatric Asthma were 
enrolled to undergo skin-prick testing. Sensitivity was checked for Blomia Tropicalis.  Results: Total 100 Children underwent skin-prick test; 20 (20%) showed significant positivity to Blomia Tropicalis. In the HDM sensitized group, a positive family history of allergic disorders was present in 56 children (56%).