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Mite Allergy
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Dust mite allergy is an allergy
to a microscopic organism that lives in the dust that is found in all dwellings and
workplaces. Dust mites are perhaps the most common cause of perennial allergic rhinitis.
Dust mite allergy usually produces symptoms similar to pollen allergy and also can produce
symptoms of asthma.
What is house dust?
Rather than a single substance, so-called house dust is a
varied mixture of potentially allergenic materials. It may contain fibers from different
types of fabrics; cotton lint, feathers, and other stuffing materials; dander from cats,
dogs, and other animals; bacteria; mold and fungus spores (especially in damp areas); food
particles; bits of plants and insects; and other allergens peculiar to an individual home.
House dust also contains microscopic mites. These mites, which live in
bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets, thrive in summer and die in winter. In a
warm, humid house, however, they continue to thrive even in the coldest months. The
particles seen floating in a shaft of sunlight include dead dust mites and their
waste-products. These waste-products, which are proteins, actually provoke the allergic
reaction. |
