Allergy-free home: myths, facts, and effective measures
Abstract
The article presents a modern concept of the "allergy-free home," where the surrounding space is defined as an environment with risk factors wisely managed.
About the Authors
Dmitry Tapalsky
Институт физиологии НАН Беларуси
Belarus
Belarus
Elena Karpova
Институт физиологии НАН Беларуси
Belarus
Belarus
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Tapalsky D., Karpova E. Allergy-free home: myths, facts, and effective measures. Science and Innovations. 2026;(9):24-28. (In Russ.)
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