{"id":11246,"date":"2021-10-15T13:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T13:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stop-allergy-meds.com\/blog\/?p=11246"},"modified":"2021-11-03T13:24:48","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T13:24:48","slug":"dust-mite-allergy-symptoms-prevention-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stop-allergy-meds.com\/blog\/dust-mite-allergy-symptoms-prevention-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Dust mite allergy: symptoms, prevention, treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DUST ALLERGY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>House dust allergy was known as early as the 17th century.&nbsp;Even then, the Flemish physician John Baptista was able to cure the monk, who began to have shortness of breath with every sweeping.&nbsp;It was he who determined that allergies are caused not so much by dust as by microscopic parasites that live in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 300 years, this theory was officially confirmed by scientists from the Netherlands, who experimentally proved the&nbsp;<strong>link between dust allergy and dust mites.<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIAGNOSTICS OF ALLERGY TO DUST MITE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You will immediately understand that you are allergic to dust if you feel the following symptoms while cleaning the apartment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>itching, lacrimation,<\/li><li>redness of the eyes<\/li><li>runny nose and sneezing;<\/li><li>nasal congestion,<\/li><li>itchy nose, mouth, or throat<\/li><li>increased pressure;<\/li><li>swelling of the face;<\/li><li>bruises under the eyes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If allergies trigger asthma, you will have trouble breathing.&nbsp;Namely:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>dyspnea;<\/li><li>chest tightness or pain;<\/li><li>wheezing and whistling when breathing;<\/li><li>sleep problems caused by difficulty breathing or coughing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure that dust mites are the cause of your allergies, the following tests need to be done:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin prick test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this examination, a small amount of allergens, including dust mite extract, are pricked onto the skin.&nbsp;If the test is positive, a red itchy blister will appear where the mite allergen test was.&nbsp;After 30 minutes, it will disappear and the skin will return to its normal appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blood test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people cannot get a skin test because they are taking medications that can interfere with the results.&nbsp;Then, as an alternative, as a rule, a blood test is prescribed.&nbsp;It can detect a person&#8217;s sensitization to common allergens, including dust mites.&nbsp;It is also of high quality and can accurately determine if you are hypersensitive to an allergen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DUST MITE SENSITIVITY PREVENTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic rule in dealing with allergies is to&nbsp;<strong>avoid contact with the allergen&nbsp;<\/strong>.&nbsp;Therefore, dust must be removed not only in the room where the person who suffers from allergies lives, but throughout the house.&nbsp;<strong>To this end, the following rules will have to be followed:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>immediately after cleaning, get rid of the vacuum cleaner bags.&nbsp;after all, this is the favorite place of dust mites;<\/li><li>refuse fur products;<\/li><li>it is better to replace curtains with blinds;<\/li><li>it is better to replace furniture made of fabric with leather;<\/li><li>keep books behind glass;<\/li><li>refuse carpets and carpet;<\/li><li>forget about fluff.&nbsp;choose only a bed with synthetic fillers;<\/li><li>do not keep large flowerpots in the house that will collect dust.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The place where you sleep should be cool.&nbsp;<\/strong>After all, dust mites love warm and dry air.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The rules for caring for the mattress and pillows will be as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ventilate them in the fresh air twice a week;<\/li><li>Use special cleaning products for bedding and laundry detergents that destroy mites;<\/li><li>you need to wash bed linen as often as possible;<\/li><li>cover mattresses and pillows with special covers that are zipped, after pretreating them with special anti-allergenic agents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients who are allergic to dust mites may also be allergic to seafood.&nbsp;<\/strong>Therefore, it is better to refuse them too.&nbsp;Especially if a molecular test has shown such cross-reactivity.&nbsp;After all, they are, as it is correct, available for a large number of allergens at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TREATMENT OF DUST MITE ALLERGIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, despite all the efforts, it is simply impossible to completely get rid of the dust.&nbsp;Therefore, you cannot do without consulting an allergist.&nbsp;Only he can prescribe medical treatment.&nbsp;Namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antihistamines&nbsp;<\/strong>that can relieve nasal symptoms.&nbsp;They will relieve itching, sneezing and runny nose.&nbsp;For starters, you can use over-the-counter pills, as well as sprays with dimethindene maleate;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong>Nasal spray&nbsp;<strong>corticosteroids&nbsp;<\/strong>, which will reduce inflammation and help control seasonal allergy symptoms&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anti-inflammatories&nbsp;<\/strong>that reduce tissue swelling and make it easier to breathe&nbsp;<strong>through the&nbsp;<\/strong>nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the best method of treatment is&nbsp;<strong>allergen-specific (ASIT) or allergenic immunotherapy (AIT)&nbsp;<\/strong>.&nbsp;This method is currently available in Ukraine.&nbsp;Including &#8211; domestic and imported drug.&nbsp;AIT involves a series of injections with a low dose of dust mite protein, which are injected 1-2 times during the week.&nbsp;The dose is gradually increased, and after 3-5 years the immune system adapts to the stimulus.&nbsp;<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WHAT IS THE CAUSE OF DUST ALLERGY? 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