Definition:
Dust mites are microscopic organism that is somehow related to spiders and are usually found in most homes. These organisms are too small to see, and thrive in warm and humid environments. They feed on dead skin cells and nests in fabrics, beddings, furnishings and other dust-collecting objects.
As the dust mites leave their residue such as decaying bodies and feces, it freely floats in the air and become an allergen. While not all people are allergic to dust mites, it can be a serious bother to people who are allergic to it.
Diagnosis:
The diagnosis is largely based on the symptoms presented by the allergic reaction to dust mitres.
Treatment:
Treatment includes medications such as antihistamines and decongestants. In serious cases, immunotherapy can help in controlling the symptoms of dust mite allergy.
Symptoms and Signs:
Dust mite allergy share the common symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, swollen skin under the eyes, postnasal drip, cough, irritability nasal congestion and facial pain and pressure. For people who already have asthma, an allergy to dust mites further aggravates the symptoms, ranging from mild to severe.
Causes:
Dust mite allergy is caused of the dust mite residue that is primarily made up of decaying bodies and feces that freely floats in the air. When allergic to it, the body reacts to it and the immune system mistakenly identifies it as an invader causing the production of antibodies, hence the allergic reaction.
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