SIZE-RESOLVED QUANTIFICATION OF NONVIABLE INDOOR AEROALLERGENS - A REVIEW

A review of recent research conducted on the size distributions of ind oor nonviable airborne allergens is presented here. An overview Is pro vided on immunological techniques, such as the enzyme-linked immunosor bent assay (ELISA) and radioimmunoassay (RIA), which have been success fully used for the quantification of specific nonviable aeroallergens in indoor environments. Studies of mite and cat aeroallergens containi ng relevant size distribution information are analyzed and interpreted from an aerosol science perspective. Recommendations for future resea rch are also presented.