{"id":11262,"date":"2021-12-03T11:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T11:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stop-allergy-meds.com\/blog\/?p=11262"},"modified":"2022-01-07T11:34:10","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T11:34:10","slug":"dust-allergy-forget-about-carpets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stop-allergy-meds.com\/blog\/dust-allergy-forget-about-carpets\/","title":{"rendered":"Dust allergy: forget about carpets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUST MITE, CAN IT PROVIDE AN ALLERGY?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how well you clean your home, dust will still collect in it. It may contain fungal spores, hair debris, pet dander or <\/strong>dust mites.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latter are close relatives of spiders and common ticks. But, unlike the latter, they are so small that they cannot be seen without the help of a microscope. Dust mites feed on dead skin residues. And water is obtained by absorbing moisture from the air. Therefore, they thrive especially well in warm and humid environments. Temperatures of 20-25 degrees Celsius and humidity of 70-80% are the most comfortable for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among home furnishings, carpets, upholstered furniture, pillows, bedding and similar items are ideal habitats for house dust mites.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, the neighborhood with such residents is imperceptible. But in sensitive people, dust mites can cause an allergic reaction if inhaled or in contact with them. <\/strong>It is the house dust mite allergy that is the most common cause of year-round allergic rhinitis in Ukraine. <\/strong>Cockroaches, in particular their saliva and body particles, as well as fungal spores, mycelium and pet dander are also common causative agents of such allergies. <\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAUSES OF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO DUST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, at least 13 species of ticks are distinguished. But the direct cause of dust allergy is not considered to be house dust mites themselves, but their waste: feces and dead body remains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, there is a high risk of developing a reaction while cleaning the house. A broom or vacuum cleaner lifts dust particles into the air. And inhaling them triggers the body’s immune response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, people who are sensitive to dust need to clean the room in a special respirator or at least in a protective mask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The likelihood of developing an allergic reaction to a dust mite increases with a family history – if the allergy is diagnosed in one or more family members.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the risk of developing sensitivity to dust is higher in early childhood and adolescence, but not in adulthood.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SYMPTOMS OF DUST MITE ALLERGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dust mite allergies can manifest in both mild and severe forms. Some allergy symptoms, such as a runny nose or sneezing, are similar to those of a common cold. But if unpleasant manifestations persist for more than one week, most likely their cause is precisely an allergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main symptoms are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n