What are Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms?
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Dust mites are living allergens, which are found in every house. Dust mites are able to burrow deep into the furniture because they have sticky pads on their feet. These insects thrive on humid and hot weather conditions. With high humidity levels in the atmosphere they are able to digest as well consume their food in a much better manner.
Dust mites belong to Genus Dermatophagoides. They come under the same family as spiders or the arachnida, the insect family.
Dust mite allergy-
1. The weight as well as the structure of dust mites is known to be extremely tiny and miniscule. Dust mites cannot be seen alone by the naked eye.
2. Dust mites, when they find a way into the human body they are known to cause problems. The problem mainly arises since dust mites enter the human body along with dust particles.
3. Dust mites are also flying creatures. These insects fly along with dust all over the place. When this air is inhaled by humans, it poses a threat since dust directly enters the system and causes an allergic reaction.
4. Dust mites feed on pollen, human shed skin, fungi, bacteria, animal dander and finger nail bits.
5. Dust mite allergy is not considered a serious or a fatal allergy, since dust mites are not parasitic in nature. These insects do not bite or suck blood.
6. The allergens which come out from dust mites are heavy and are placed on substances and objects. Dust mites in the house can be found in bed sheets, curtains, soft toys, and furniture.
The faecal pellet which comes from these dust mites causes an allergic reaction. This pellet is around twenty microns wide and consists of proteins which are the main cause for a reaction.
Dust mite allergy symptoms are as follows:
1. Dust mite allergy causes difficulty in breathing, coughs, itchy and sore throat.
2. Asthma allergic rhinitis, watery eyes, incessant sneezing, invariable stuffy nose, stuffy ears and skin issues are some of the main health issues which are caused due dust mite allergy.
Like all allergies even dust mite allergy can be treated with the use of effective methods.
The treatment for dust mite allergy is as follows:
1. Antihistamines and corticosteroids are the known medications which are helpful in the treatment for dust mite allergy. The enzymes present in antihistamine, help in the curbing of allergic reactions which are caused due to dust mite allergens.
2. Dust mite allergy can also be treated with the help of immunotherapy. During immunotherapy shots are given to patients, while increasing the required dosage. With immunotherapy the body is made tolerant to dust mite allergy.
3. One should try and remove the presence of dust from the house as well as the surrounding areas. One should try and maintain cleanliness throughout the house.
4. Try and bring down the levels of heat and humidity from the house, to reduce the breeding of dust mites.
When you notice symptoms of dust mite allergy, it will be most suitable to consult your health care professional at the earliest.
About the Author
Allergist Paul Fryatt, M.D. has been in this profession from last 24 years. He made great achievements in his profession. He made an initiative to open a Family Allergy Clinic in 1985 to help his patients who were not reacting to traditional allergy treatment programs. Moreover he has explored the treatment to overcome allergy symptoms to reclaim quality of life through his convenient, no-shots therapy.
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