What are dust mites and how do they occur?

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Dust mites are tiny creatures that thrive in warm, moist environments. They are often in bedding, upholstered furniture and carpets that have not been clean for a long time, living in the fibers of fabrics. Dust mites survive by eating old skin cells. Dust mites are invisible to the naked eye because they are about 0.3 mm in size and can only be see with a microscope. Are not harmful to humans, but they can cause itching or skin irritation caused by coming into contact with their waste.

People with dust mite allergies will have varying degrees of severity of symptoms. Symptoms of dust mite allergy include:

  • Runny nose, stuffy nose. If the child has allergies, they will rub their nose frequently.
  • Itchy nose, palate or throat
  • I sneeze.
  • I have phlegm in my throat.
  • Wheezing
  • Red, itchy or watery eyes
  • Facial pain or tightness
  • Puffy eyes or dark circles under the eyes

In cases where dust mite allergy occurs along with asthma, patients may experience more severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, chest tightness, wheezing while exhaling, sleep problems due to shortness of breath, สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที, coughing or wheezing, which are worsen by colds or fevers, and severe asthma symptoms.

In addition, dust mite allergy skin symptoms cause symptoms such as red, itchy skin, hives, and rashes. These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on the person. They mostly occur in people who have been expose to or in environments with dust mites for a long time. It is important to reduce your exposure to dust mite and make changes to your home environment, such as using a dehumidifier, washing clothes and bedding regularly, vacuuming regularly, or using an air purifier regularly.

Therefore, reducing the risk of dust mite allergies can be by avoiding contact or exposure to dust mites, as well as cleaning the house and areas where dust mites live, such as changing curtains, carpets or fabric furniture, wiping dust with a wet cloth only, cleaning dolls, pillows, blankets and bed sheets regularly with warm or hot water, and wearing a mask every time you clean to prevent dust mites in the air from entering the body, etc.