Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms

Australian and International research has shown that up to 85% of people with asthma have an allergy to the house dust mite. Dust mite allergy symptoms may be experienced individually or all of the signs and symptoms unseasonally, all year round.

How do you really know if you have a problem?

Upon waking, you may experience continuous sneezing, persistently runny nose, stuffy nose and ears. Whilst in bed at night, you find you can’t stop coughing, postnasal drip, itchy eyes, ears and throat, watery eyes, conjunctivitis, reddened eyes, swollen eyes, crusting on your eyelids,

More symptoms include “allergic shiners” – dark circles under the eyes and, or the “allergic salute” – habitual upward rubbing of your nose with the index finger due to constant irritation.

By disturbing dust and making it airborne, you may experience wheezing or a tightening of the chest, itchy throat. Symptoms worsen when making beds but they may improve after leaving the house.

When an allergen is breathed in, there is an inflammatory reaction due to the release of different mediators from the cells in the lung. Researchers know now that the dust mite causes growth in muscle cells. A study conducted by the Respiratory Research Group and Department of Pharmacology at Sydney University found that house dustmite do more than cause an allergic, inflammatory reaction in asthmatics. In the airways, dust mites also cause the muscle cells to duplicate and grow in large numbers.

The allergen stimulate the overgrowth of smooth muscle cells in the airway, contributing to the airway narrowing and constricting, reducing breathing air flow and causing wheezing, a characteristic of asthmatics. When the airway wall is thicker there’s less space for air and there is more muscle to contract during spams. This increase in the number of smooth muscle cells in the airway wall can result in permanent damage to the human airways.

If you have dust mites allergy, dust mite control is essential. Similarly, if you are allergic to pet hair, remove the cause, reduce the risk and the symptoms.

As part of a comprehensive allergy and asthma natural treatment strategy, dust mite bedding prevent exposure to house dust mites while your children and family sleep. Mould removal can stop coughing and provide welcome relief.

Avoid using toxic dust mite spray and use mattress cleaning professionals, Mitey Fresh, who understand dust mites and the environment they live in. Decrease humidity with a dehumidifier hire and reduce dust mites and their allergens in the home.

Cover mattresses with specifically designed and made dust mites mattress protectors, providing welcome relief from dust mite allergy symptoms such as coughing and runny nose.

Dust mite allergy symptoms may vary from one to more comprehensive and with Mitey Fresh products and services, you will find welcome relief.

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