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    Posted on August 16th, 2009 VacMan No comments

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    Eighty percent of allergy and asthma sufferers test positive for dust mite allergy.  In addition, dust mite allergen actually causes asthma. Dust mite allergen lurks in carpet, on upholstered furniture, in automobiles, on clothing, and on your bed. The human bed is the perfect ecosystem for dust mites. That is why it is so important to protect your bed with allergy bedding that will keep the mites out. Allergy relief bedding combined with special cleaning methods will keep the dust mites in your home and your allergy symptoms to a minimum.

    Dust Mite Allergen

    Each time you take a step on dirty carpet or lie down on a bed that is not protected by dust mite bedding, a cloud of dust mite allergen rises into the air. Dust mite allergen primarily consists of dust mite fecal pellets. Even though they are microscopic, dust mites are too large to inhale; however, their excrement easily becomes airborne. Dust mite allergen not only irritates the lungs, but it also contains an enzyme that destroys the protective function of the skin.  This leaves your body vulnerable to other allergens and irritants.

    Dust Mite Allergy Symptoms

    Do you often wake up congested or with a runny nose? Itchy eyes or itchy skin? If you answered yes to any of the above you are likely allergic to dust mites. People who are sensitive to dust mites often experience rhinosinusitis (inflammation of the nose and sinuses). Others experience eczema, inflammation of the skin. Many people who have dust mite allergies also suffer from chronic sleep problems.

    How to Kill Dust Mites

    You can kill dust mites on rugs or stuffed animals by placing the items in the sunlight for a few hours or by storing them in the freezer over night. Unfortunately, you cannot do this with your bed, carpet, or furniture, so you will need to resort to other methods. Focus on the bedroom. Outfit your bed with allergy bedding and place an air purifier in the bedroom. The air purifier will not kill dust mites, but it will reduce the amount of airborne dust. Lastly, you should vacuum regularly with a HEPA filtered vacuum cleaner and treat your carpet and laundry to eliminate dust mites.

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