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Dust Mite Allergy
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.
Waste products of cockroaches are also an important cause of allergy symptoms
from household allergens, particularly in some urban areas of the United States.
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