Thursday, September 1, 2011

House dust mite allergy

About ten percent of the total population in Germany is allergic to dust mites. The real reason for the mite allergen is located primarily in the feces of the mite. The droppings fall apart after the drying up into very small particles, which then connect to the house dust. By movements of textiles, such as blanket or mattress, upholstered furniture and carpets, as well as by the draft of this allergen-containing dust is kicked up and inhaled with the air we breathe.
The main propagation time of the dust mite is in the months May to October. When heating is required and the associated decrease in relative humidity kills the largest amount from the mites. Thus, the maximum amount has accumulated excrement, so that the symptoms of dust mite allergies at this time greatest. The symptoms may include itchy or watery eyes, too, cough, runny nose, sneezing, skin reactions and serious cases of respiratory distress and allergic bronchial asthma lead. Typical symptoms are particularly stronger at night and early morning after rising.
Living room of the house dust mite

Especially in front of mites are regularly used mattresses have an ideal climate. The redevelopment of the bed is therefore the most important therapeutic measure. The mattress should be provided with allergen-proof mattress coverings, called encasings. The bed linen (duvets) should either be washed regularly at least 60 ° C or also provided with allergen-proof covers intermediate.

For allergy sufferers smooth floors are only effective when they are very frequently - are wiped wet, because dust produced is here stirred up more than short pile carpets - several times a week. An absolutely dust and mite-free living environment can not produce a dust mite allergy should be possible but one mite and hypoallergenic living room trying to create. Special Augmenter here is on the bedroom, because people spend the most time.

If the remedial measures may not suffice if a specific hypnotherapy (desensitization) may be considered.

Our tips for house dust mite allergy

1st All rooms always ventilate and dry.

2nd Sleep in double beds or rooms in which several people, all mattresses are wrapped to reduce allergen exposure.

3rd Carpeting is often better than smooth floors. Smooth flooring are just better when they at least every second Day (fog) damp mopped. Be sure to vacuum cleaners to specific particulate filter (HEPA) filter.

4th Do not use in the house where it is possible to collect dust, such as open bookshelves, lots of pillows or stuffed animals, upholstered furniture. An alternative to leather furniture.

5th Cuddly toys for children can be freed by a "visit" in the freezer of mites. Alternative are washable stuffed animals.

6th As a vacation areas are recommended for house dust allergy regions over 1,200 meters altitude.
  

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