Achieving Relief from House Dust Mite Allergy

What is an Allergy?

Well allergies are primarily caused by the human body over reaching to a substance called Allerge. If sensitive areas of the body such as the nose, lungs or skin come into contact with Allergen it causes the release of chemicals from the body.

Allergy Symptons

Particles from cats and dogs, together with pollen and the house dust mite make up most common allergies.

How Serious is the Problem

The facts:

• Estimated 6 million adults and children suffer from some sort of an allergy.
• Allergy and the degree of seriousness is on the increase.
• Asthma amoung children is increasing every year.
• Most of the suffering takes place at night due to the dust mite.

The Dust Mite

The dust mite is the common household culprit producing allergen. The house mite is a microscopic relative of spiders and ticks and is found in every home, no matter how clean. They thrive in warm conditions particulary in mattresses and bedding and feed on dead skin flakes which humans shed constantly.

Over the last few years, allergy to house dust mites has become increasingly common and this could well be linked with environmental factors within the house. It is thought that the introduction of central heating and double glazing into our homes has helped th emite to thrive.

Where do we Find the Dust Mite

The facts:

• An average bed can have millions of microscopic mites and is the most popular breeding area.
• Extended periods of exposure to the dust mite is a major casue of allergy suffering.
• We spend nearly a third of our lives in bed.
• Dust mites do not bite or sting.
• Harmful allergens are found in the dust mites (microscopic droppings).
• Cleanliness does not rid you of dust mites.

The Solution!

• A new technology in creating a barrier to dust mites and allergen particles is now available.
• Avoiding contact with dust mites and their allergen can greatly reduce the sypmtons.

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