Alexander Naturopathy and Acupuncture: Dust Mites Allergy

Dust Mites Allergy

Dust mites are tiny microscopic relatives of the spider and live on mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets and curtains.

These tiny creatures feed on the flakes of skin that people and pets shed daily and they thrive in warm and humid environments.

Dust mites are tiny animals, related to spiders, that are usually too small to be seen with the naked eye. They feed on dead skin that humans shed every day and their droppings may cause allergic reactions and may aggravate asthma, especially in children. Dust mites can only survive in humid environments.

Mites do not usually spread disease, but their bites can irritate the skin and cause intense itching.

Itch mites usually feed on insects but will bite other animals, including people. The bites usually go unnoticed until itchy, red marks develop that may look like a skin rash.

The bites are initially invisible but form into a pimple-like lesion after about 12 hours and can be present for up to two weeks. While oak itch mite bites do not pose a major health threat, they can cause intense itching. In addition, scratching can introduce germs into the skin which can cause infection.

🏵 Symptoms :

💡 Sneezing
💡 Runny nose
💡 Itchy, red or watery eyes
💡 Nasal congestion
💡 Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
💡 Postnasal drip
💡 Cough
💡 Facial pressure and pain

🏵 Dust Allergy Management and Treatment :

🎈 Remove wall-to-wall carpets, particularly in the bedroom

🎈 Keep pets out of the bedroom, and preferably out of the house

🎈 Minimize household humidity

🎈 Use “mite-proof” cases on mattresses and pillows; wash bed linens frequently in hot water.

🏵 Precautions :

❄ When you have Scabies treat all family members and close contacts. Most scabies recurrences are because of reinfection from untreated contacts

❄ Wash Bedding and Clothing

❄ Vacuum Furniture and Carpet

❄ Stay in one small room or area

❄ Avoid Scratching Itchy Skin

❄ Try to Minimize Stress