Mites are small eight-legged arthropods that penetrate the house and feed on human skin flakes dust. Not only are these tiny mites to do in a boring pest, but can also cause health problems. Barely visible to the naked eye, a mite inhabiting areas especially in the disorder; However, homes and offices, even apparently clean likely to contain mites because dust. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce connected with them their presence and their health problems.
Health problems from mites
Millions of people are exposed to dust mites every day, with mattress, bedding and furniture, the most common of these parasites is residing places. People with asthma may find that their symptoms worsen when exposed to an environment with the support of mites. These people may experience a diminished quality of life in contact with dust mites, especially if they are chronically exposed permanently mite.
Research has shown that children, when mites and other allergens are exposed with asthma, facing the greatest risks. [1] According to leading experts, mites are one of the most common allergens. The symptoms of dust mite allergy include skin problems tearing and redness of the eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, and [2].
Atopic dermatitis or eczema, a common problem of exposure to house dust mites is the result. One study showed that people with eczema skin mites more than normal. Are too many patients with atopic dermatitis asked to permanently maintain a clean, dust-free (as possible) -. One of the most effective in reducing the symptoms of steps [3]
How to reduce dust mites in your home
To reduce the incidence of allergies or asthma, dust mite related, there are some things that you can do at home. Although the basic cleaning is very important, make sure to implement them as simple and effective strategies.
Reduce humidity
Dust mites thrive in moist environments, so it is best to keep your home less than 50% moisture. [4] dehumidifiers are not expensive and can be the best approach. In dry climates, where rainfall is rare, open windows can also help to release excess moisture in the house.
Have
As the name suggests, dust mites thrive in the presence of dust. When dusting the house with a damp cloth or mop. Be careful if you have a traditional cloth as it's likely only the dust to move around the house without destroying it. Carpet cleaning, or completely eliminate, can also be helpful. To wash bedding at least once a week to reduce the accumulation of dust mites on the leaves.
Buy an air filter
Almost anyone from a high quality air filter benefit, because it is not just mite be concerned with above all. HEPA air filters remove more dust mites, which also eliminated many of the most pressing environmental toxins circulation.
Pow
I'm not a big fan of microwaves, but they have a good purpose - to kill the mites. One study showed that discounted exposed to 300 seconds in the microwave on high settings and average 100% of the mites. Next toy your child - which is in the microwave, of course, -. The microwave can be a useful way to reduce the exposure of children to house dust mites [5]
Protect
Approaches to support plant resistance affect the health of the mites have been extensively studied over the years. Lemongrass and neem seed extract showed effective results in the fight against mites, not to mention other pests. [6] The use of a similar product AllerTrex ™ can also be useful to unpleasant consequences that are common with exposure to mitigate dust mites.
Are you allergic to dust mites? What have you done, or what you do for the fight? Leave us a comment and let us know!
-Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM
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