Managing Dust Mite Allergies for Better Health

Allergic reactions caused by tiny bugs that feed on flakes of skin.
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Dust Mite Allergies FAQ


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What is a dust mite allergy?

Dust mite allergy is an allergic reaction to tiny bugs that commonly live in house dust. Signs of dust mite allergy include those common to hay fever, such as sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust mite allergy also experience signs of asthma, such as wheezing and difficulty breathing.

What are the symptoms of a house dust mite allergy?

The most common symptoms of a house dust mite allergy include sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy nose, throat or mouth, postnasal drip, cough, red or watery eyes, fatigue, itchy or worsening eczema or asthma symptoms.

Can a dust mite allergy cause asthma?

Dust mite allergies can be triggered when people come into contact with the proteins in dust mite feces and body parts. As a result, their immune system releases histamines and other chemicals, leading to several symptoms. Allergy symptoms vary in severity and may include: If a dust mite allergy triggers asthma, the following may also present:

What are house dust mite & pet allergies?

House dust mite and pet allergies occur because of a reaction to tiny airborne particles within the home. Symptoms can include a runny or blocked nose, itchy, red or watering eyes and wheezing. If you have asthma, your asthma symptoms can also be made worse by these allergies.

Can a dust mite allergy cause sneezing and runny nose?

This overzealous immune response causes the symptoms associated with a dust mite allergy, such as sneezing and runny nose. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), this type of allergy affects about 20 million people in the United States.

Do house dust mites cause allergies?

Each mite produces about 20 of these waste droppings every day and the droppings continue to cause allergic symptoms even after the mite has died. House dust mite allergy is very common and is associated with asthma, eczema and perennial allergic rhinitis.

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