Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern Indian Perspective
This book discusses the Indian scenario concerning dust allergy, presenting case studies that reveal the practical aspects of allergies. A gradual increase in the incidence and prevalence of different allergic manifestations has been reported from various
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Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern Indian Perspective
Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern
Goutam Kumar Saha
Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern Indian Perspective
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Goutam Kumar Saha Department of Zoology University of Calcutta Kolkata, West Bengal India
ISBN 978-981-10-1824-4 ISBN 978-981-10-1825-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-1825-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016945867 © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Science+Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd.
Respectfully dedicated to the sweet memory of my beloved father Sri Gopinath Saha who inspired me in every step of my career
Preface
Dust allergy is a fairly common problem among individuals sensitive to inhalation of dust leading to various allergic manifestations such as allergic rhinitis, hay fever, atopic eczema, urticaria and in severe cases bronchial asthma. It is a fact that a threefold increase in the prevalence of different allergic disorders has been noticed in recent times throughout the globe and India is no exception. Such an exponential increase is mostly attributed to the rapid industrialization, unplanned urbanization, metamorphic change in lifestyle pattern and food habits, increase in air pollution, etc. Irrespective of the standard of living and the health consciousness, people of all cross sections of the society in different countries come in contact with dust of varying quality and quantity. As a consequence, sensitive people are susceptible to the detrimental effects of dust, most commonly in the form of dust allergy. Perusal of literature show that the information available in this respect is mostly from Western countries. However, data from Third-World countries like India are still fragmentary, and in comparison with documents for other allergic diseases, systematic compilation on dust allergy is still inadequate. In such a
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