ArticleAllergo journal international2021
Face masks suitable for preventing COVID-19 and pollen allergy. A study in the exposure chamber.
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- Treatment of Allergies to Fur Animals.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Individual wearable air purifier protects against pollen, house dust mite, and cat allergens: Report from an allergen exposure chamber.Allergologie select · 2024Article
- The Impact of the Pandemic on Cat and Dog Allergies.Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni · 2024Article
- Dendritic Cell Density and Morphology Can Be Used to Differentiate Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis from Allergic Conjunctivitis.Biomolecules · 2023Article
- A Review of the Role of Pollen in COVID-19 Infection.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Review
- Face mask correlation with allergic rhinitis symptoms severity during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2023Article
- Environmental allergen reduction in asthma management: an overview.Frontiers in allergy · 2023Review
- Facial mask for prevention of allergic rhinitis symptoms.Frontiers in allergy · 2023Review
- Comparative Mask Protection against Inhaling Wildfire Smoke, Allergenic Bioaerosols, and Infectious Particles.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Changes in the Mean and Variance of the Numbers of Medical Visits for Allergic Diseases before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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- Allergo Journal : interdisziplinare Zeitschrift fur Allergologie und Umweltmedizin : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Allergie- und Immunitatsforschung · 2022Review
- Olfactory and gustatory disorders in COVID-19.Allergo journal international · 2022Review
- Nonpharmacological measures to prevent allergic symptoms in pollen allergy: A critical review.Allergologie select · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundSince the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the population in Germany has been asked to wear face masks in public areas. The masks are accepted by the public. People with a pollen allergy have an interest in knowing whether masks can also provide protection against pollen and thus prevent symptoms even without medication.
methodIn order to evaluate the potential 'antipollen effect' of face masks, 14 adults with confirmed grass pollen-induced allergic rhinoconjunctivitis were exposed to grass pollen for a period of two hours following a standardised protocol. The test was conducted outside of the grass pollen season. The subjects wore either no mask, a medical mask or a FFP2 mask.
resultsSubjects wearing either mask were clearly able to avoid both nasal and conjunctival symptoms. There were no significant differences between the two masks in terms of effect. Mask wearing to prevent pollen exposure clearly supports overall well-being.
conclusionWearing a mask during pollen season can be recommended as an effective nondrug option for people with a pollen allergy. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version of this article (10.1007/s40629-021-00180-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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