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Facts About Allergies
The tendency to develop allergies may be inherited. If you have allergic
tendencies and are exposed to certain things in your environment
(allergens), you may develop allergies to some of those things. Examples
of allergy symptoms include itchy eyes, runny nose, asthma symptoms,
eczema and rash. The timing of the allergic response may be immediate or
delayed. Allergy testing may be recommended to help identify your
allergies.
Allergies to Dust Mites
Dust mites are microscopic animals, too small to be seen with the naked
eye. The droppings and decaying bodies of dust mites are important
allergens. These dust mites live in bedding,
carpets, stuffed furniture,
old clothing and stuffed toys. They feed on human skin scales. Dust
mites are most common in humid climates. If droppings of dust mites are
inhaled or come in contact with the skin, they may cause allergy, asthma
and/or eczema symptoms.
The dust mite population increases
very rapidly. Each egg-laying female can increase the population by 25
to 30 mites every three weeks. Also each mite produces between 10 and 20
waste pellets each day. The life span of a mite is only two to three
months, however.
The most important tool for managing dust mites droppings
and body particles is a high filtration vacuum cleaning. Vacuuming
thoroughly the carpets, mattresses, upholstered furniture, curtains and
draperies once a week will reduce the dust mite allergens in your home.
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