House dust mite (D. farinae) allergen (d2) | Specific AS IgE

General Information

Dermatophagoides Farinae It is a specific dust mite that is often found in household dust. They are microscopic arthropods that feed on the dead skin cells of humans and animals. They live in beds, carpets and soft furniture - places where dust easily collects. This mite reproduces especially well in warm and moist environments.

Fecal masses or parts of the exoskeleton of the dust mite, when in contact with the human skin, cause strong reactions, such as: skin itching, rash, sneezing, nasal discharge, irritation of the eye mucosa.

Genetic predisposition plays an important role in the development of allergic reactions, including dermatophagoides.

Environmental factors such as air pollution, tobacco smoke, exhaust gases and others weaken the activity of the immune system and contribute to or cause the development of an allergic reaction.

Other factors – young age, male gender, concomitant respiratory and/or autoimmune diseases – also contribute to the development of an allergic reaction.

Symptoms

Dermatophagoides Farinae The allergic process developed against is of medium or more severe course. Symptoms:

• sneezing
• Rhinitis and nasal congestion
• Itching and tearing of the eyes
• Cough
• Difficulty breathing
• Skin rash and itching

Complaints can develop immediately after contact with a dust mite or later - in the form of a delayed allergic reaction.

Diagnosis

of Dermatophagoides Farinae Diagnosis of allergy is carried out  of Dermatophagoides Farinae by determination of specific IgE.

Material for examination: Venous blood

Preparation of the patient: It is not recommended to eat too much fatty food for 12 hours before taking the sample. Also, immunosuppressive therapy (corticosteroids) should be stopped for 14 days before sampling.

Referral norm: Negative