Dust Mites Allergy

Dust mites allergy can occur at any age. Signs and symptoms can include runny, blocked or itchy nose, watery, itchy eyes, sneezing, itchy palate, ear blockages, persistent coughing, wheezing and difficulty in breathing. Asthma, hayfever and dust mites eczema may get worse.

House dust mite allergy symptoms may occur year round and are often triggered by allergy causing particles, allergens, from the house dustmite. Although house dust contains many components to which people may be allergic including moulds, pollens and pet dander, the most important are allergens from the dust mite and it’s faecal pellets.

Up to 30% of people have symptoms, with the majority being triggered by the house dust mite. A recent study showed that as many as 10% of the population and 90% of allergic asthmatics had a positive skin test to dust mites.

People who suffer from dust mite allergies generally will feel worse when they come into contact with dust mites and their allergens. Their symptoms are more noticeable whilst in bed, making up their bed, sitting on the lounge, in a carpeted home, office and classroom, during normal vacuuming without a HEPA filter, following heating the home or simply relaxing on the floor with the children, playing with soft toys, opening and closing fabric curtains. Literally, any activity that disturbs the surface and releases the dust mite allergen into the air.

Dust mite allergy symptoms may be exacerbated by air pollution such as cigarette smoke, car fumes, strong perfumes, fumes from insecticides, paint, gas stoves and kerosene heaters. For further info regarding air purifers, providing welcome relief from pollen allergy symptoms, call us here at Mitey Fresh on (02) 9986 3432.

If you feel you may be allergic to dust mites your doctor can help you make a diagnosis by discussing when, where and how you get the symptoms. Confirmation can be achieved with an allergy test kit, skin tests including rast allergy test, vega allergy testing, home allergy test and various allergen blood test for allergies.

Identify and manage allergies and other adverse reactions with an easy invaluable reference to allergy testing Sydney and practitioner services and support organisations nationally for you and your family.

“Allergy testing is now specifically recommended for patients with persistent asthma.” – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Meeting, San Francisco, Feb ’97. “Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma”

So, how to get rid of dust mites, carpet mites or even how to kill dust mites. First lets look at dust mites pictures to see what they look like and learn about their habitat.

Killing dust mites is near to impossible. Reducing your exposure with a wholistic dust mite prevention approach depends upon the severity of the symptoms.

Dust mite proof bedding such as dust mite pillow covers and dust mite mattress protector may be sufficient to see a significant improvement. Silk doonas are an additional benefit to your allergy free bedding range. Dust mites do not like silk!

Environmentally safe cleaning products reduce dust mite exposure whilst dusting as well as avoiding chemicals whilst cleaning. With more severe allergy symtoms, measures include looking at the whole house and lifestyle.

Dust mites and their by-products are a major allergic factor. Their control is essential in the management of asthma according to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Dust mite removal, or try to get rid of dust mites is near impossible. Dust mite killer in the wash with Breathe Ezy Total Laundry Care, specialised dust mite mattress cover or a dehumidifier to reduce humid conditions the dust mite loves and prevent mould allergy symptoms such as coughing and phlegm.

Improve indoor air quality standards with air purifiers Australia wide. Further asthma remedies, allergy relief, getting rid of dust mites, matress cleaning in Sydney with specialised mattress cleaning equipment, how to clean a mattress and a full range of dust mites bedding and matress protectors can been found here, at Mitey Fresh, reducing dust mites allergy symtoms.

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