What does dust-mite allergy do.?
what kind of problem does dust mites give....
what kind of problem does dust mites give.
 kj  |
I can't speak for everybody, but it makes me sneeze. |
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 Christina M  |
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 Daisy Mae  |
makes you sneeze really all you can do is clean your bedding frequently in hot water , vacuum every other day, change the furnace filter monthly, just try to be clean |
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 Neenie |
I get red, itchy eyes from them. I also sneeze. You should get new pillows for you bed every other month because 1/2 the weight in them ends up being dust mites or dust mite excrament. I find having an air purifier helps me at night. |
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 SterilMattress |
Here is a link to the symptoms of dust mites: http://www.sterilmattress.com/dust_mite_symptoms.html The entire website is very informative. It is not uncommon for a mattress to harbor an average-sized colony of 2 million dust mites, living, thriving, and breeding, within the micro-habitat of the mattress. As per the U.S. epa, dust mites are the #1 cause of poor, home indoor air quality. Although dust mites don't actually bite, "guanine", a potent and harmful allergen found in dust mite feces and dust mite exoskeletons (dead dust mite body parts/pieces) affects everybody...some to a lesser extent than others. Each dust mite defecates 20-30 times per day, which is translates into a daily build-up of 40-60 million fecal pellets per day...day after day, after day! The fecal pellets are 20 microns in size. Both the pellets and the exoskeletons are so light in weight, that each time a person rolls over in bed (average # of times is 50-60 each night) or simply "fluffs" a pillow, these particles become airborne, remain airborne for up to 2 hours, and are easily inhaled. Because the allergen is so light-weight, it is easily spread throughout the entire home. Some people will see small red welts and think they are being bitten but this could simply be a skin reaction to guanine. Aside from dust mites in mattresses, there is also a large accumulation of shed human skin (prime nourishment for dust mites), pollen, spores, mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, and pet dander, all of which lead to a very unhygienic mattress. The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) has stated that 50% of ALL illnesses may be due to, or aggravated by, poor, home indoor air quality (which we know is mostly caused by dust mites and where do they live?...mattresses). There are 3 solutions to cope with the problem; 1). allergy shots or medications (revenue to big pharmaceutical companies is in the billions each year) or, 2). cover-up the dust mites (300 microns in size) with special and costly mattress and pillow enclosures which will contain dust mites but not necessarily the smaller fecal pellets, exoskeletons, pollen, spores, mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses. Due to recent technological advances, a third and cost-efficient solution is now available. This solution best addresses the problem...at the source(s). Professional mattress cleaning technicians performing an odorless, hypoallergenic, non-toxic, non-flammable, biodegradeable and environmentally friendly, chemical free "dry-method" cleaning, can service your mattresses by: 1). vacuuming the micro-contaminants with HEPA rated vacuums (different than vacuums with just HEPA rated filters) 2). utilizing ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) light to alter the DNA in any remaining organisms which prevents them from reproducing and and hastens their death, and 3). applying to the surfaces, a very light enzyme mist. The enzyme's thwart growth of new colonies and "eat away" micro-contaminants and organic stains. Dust mites also live in the soft-furnishings of a home, such as upholstered sofas, recliners, and chairs all of which also provide, to a lesser extent than mattresses, a micro-habitat ideal for dust mites survival. If a person happens to live in Europe, Australia, or even in SE Asia, they will have access to mattress cleaning services. If a person lives in the U.S., they will have access to a very limited number of professional mattress cleaners. Carpet cleaners may claim to clean mattresses, but typically will clean them just as they would a carpet. Never allow carpet cleaners to use steam, "wet" the mattress, or use chemicals...these cleaning methods induce the growth of mold, mildew, and will leave traces of chemicals behind. If a person cannot locate a professional mattress cleaning technician in their area, the next best thing to do is to service the mattress themself (provided they don't suffer from asthma or other respiratory diseases besides the allergy to dust mites) or by someone who is not allergic to dust mite guanine. For those persons without the benefit of local mattress cleaning services, I have written an ebook "76 Tips to Reduce Dust Mites and Indoor Allergens" and the content is available at the link below: http://www.sterilmattress.com/ebook_dust... Good luck and best wishes to you and to your sister. |
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