Dust mites are insect-like pests that live in mattresses, pillows and soft surfaces. We spoke with experts about how to get ...

Dust Allergies. Dust allergies, also known as dust mite allergies, are primarily triggered by tiny insects called dust mites. Dust mites become airborne when they shed their skin and produce waste ...

House dust mites belong to the same family as spiders and ticks. They measure just 0.2–0.3 mm, with 50 fitting on a single pinhead. They live for 65–100 days, and females lay 60–100 eggs in ...

Compared with the conventional skin prick test (SPT), the novel Skin Prick Automated Test (SPAT) shows equivalent accuracy to ...

A dust mite allergy might “take on the appearance of insect bites,” or a skin rash, says Dr. Faix. It also can manifest as asthma or allergy-like upper respiratory symptoms.

Dust mite allergy is an allergic reaction to tiny bugs that commonly live in house dust. Signs of dust mite allergy include sneezing and runny nose. Many people with dust mite allergy also ...

Definition By Mayo Clinic staff Dust mite allergy is an immune system reaction to a certain dust mite protein. This reaction triggers inflammation in the lining of the nasal passages (allergic ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Dust mites are the most common cause of allergies from house dust. High levels of exposure to dust mites are an important factor in the development of asthma. Dust mite ...

The factors contributing to food allergy include the genetics that alter skin absorbency, use of infant cleansing wipes that leave soap on the skin, skin exposure to allergens in dust and skin ...