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Living in a home with cockroaches poses health risks

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Living in a home with cockroaches poses clear health risks, particularly regarding allergic sensitization and the development or exacerbation of asthma.

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Multiple clinical studies and reviews consistently indicate that cockroach exposure in indoor environments is directly linked to allergic sensitization, airway inflammation, and asthma exacerbations.

Evidence for · 5
Relationship of indoor allergen exposure to skin test sensitivity in inner-city children with asthma.
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P. Eggleston, D. Rosenstreich, H. Lynn, P. Gergen, D. Baker, M. Kattan, K. Mortimer, H. Mitchell, D. Ownby, R. Slavin, F. Malveaux. Relationship of indoor allergen exposure to skin test sensitivity in inner-city children with asthma.. 1998. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-6749(98)70272-6

Demonstrates that indoor exposure to cockroach allergen is a significant risk factor for allergic sensitization in children.

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Differences in susceptibility to German cockroach frass and its associated proteases in induced allergic inflammation in mice
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K. Page, Kristin M. Lierl, Nancy S. Herman, M. Wills-Karp. Differences in susceptibility to German cockroach frass and its associated proteases in induced allergic inflammation in mice. 2007. https://doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-8-91

Shows that cockroach exposure and its associated proteases induce experimental asthma and airway hyperresponsiveness in animal models.

Mucosal exposure to cockroach extract induces allergic sensitization and allergic airway inflammation
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Narcy G Arizmendi, Melanie Abel, Lakshmi Puttagunta, Muhammad Asaduzzaman, Courtney Davidson, Khalil Karimi, Paul Forsythe, Harissios Vliagoftis. Mucosal exposure to cockroach extract induces allergic sensitization and allergic airway inflammation. 2011. https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-7-22

Finds that mucosal exposure to cockroach extract triggers allergic sensitization and airway inflammation.

A narrative review on asthma and pest sensitization (cockroach, mouse and rat allergens): a social issue besides the medical problem
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G. Liccardi, M. Martini, M. Biló, M. Milanese, L. Calzetta, R. Laitano, P. Rogliani. A narrative review on asthma and pest sensitization (cockroach, mouse and rat allergens): a social issue besides the medical problem. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2023.2200844

Identifies cockroaches as a major global cause of airway allergic sensitization and bronchial asthma.

Behavioral determinants of preventive practices against German cockroach infestation among urban residents in Tehran, Iran
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S. Moshavernia, A. Azarm, S. Bagherzade, M. Karimi, H. Ghaem Maralani, M. Moemenbellah-Fard. Behavioral determinants of preventive practices against German cockroach infestation among urban residents in Tehran, Iran. 2026. https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.07.04.26357085

Notes that cockroach infestation is an urban environmental health menace linked to food contamination and allergic disease.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 9101 Aug 2026
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