Let's Talk Allergies: What are the symptoms of being exposed to dust mites.
What are the symptoms of being exposed to dust mites.
First of all let me say that
dust mites can’t bite you but I’ll save that for an entirely different
discussion.
The bedroom is the worst
place for exposure to dust mite allergens. The bed has the highest
concentration of dust mites, dust mite parts and feces. Dust mites like dark, damp
and warm places and that is why the bed is a perfect place for them. They are
also close to their favorite food source, dead skin. That is the reason we
always recommend our client use allergy proof bedding on their beds. They keep
the dust mite allergens from getting out of the mattress, pillows and
comforters.
The symptoms of dust mite
exposure can be a little different for each person but there are some very
common symptoms. Most people will have the worst reactions when they go to bed. Some
people start reacting as soon as they get in bed and for others it takes a
while. Usually your nose starts getting stuffy then the eyes will get puffy.
For some people that is it.
Others that have more severe allergies to dust mites will start coughing up
mucus and have very hard time breathing. Some asthmatics can end up in the
hospital. In other cases people suffer from urticaria (hives) as well as
everything else.
The good news is that with
some work most people can get their dust mite allergies under control and most
of the symptoms they suffer from exposure will be gone.
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