Dust mites in the home: the threat and how to deal

Doctors say that 30% of children with asthma are allergic to dust mites, which are found in the house. Dust mite - an organism living together with a man who lives in a woolen pile rugs, blankets, carpets, upholstery, and other locations subject to dust.

What is dangerous these microscopic creaturesAnd how you can take off to fight? Consider preventive ways to help get rid of this type of mite.

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The dangerous dust mites

For the man is not dangerous themselves mites and substances contained in their feces. These substances contain digestive enzymes that are potent allergens. Mites that live in house dust can cause all types of allergies, such as:

  • allergic rhinitis;
  • asthma respiratory allergies;
  • atopic dermatitis;
  • conjunctivitis;
  • rhinoconjunctivitis;
  • angioedema;
  • akarodermatity;
  • deep Acariases.

All this can be called a mite allergy. It is unpleasant and dangerous disease, which requires not only medical treatment, but also a permanent general cleaning in the house.

How to get rid of dust mites

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1. It is necessary to reduce the amount of upholstered furniture with a cloth upholstery. To do this, it can be replaced on the skin or leather.

2.Also, it is necessary to reconsider the number of in-house woolen carpets, rugs and mats with high natural bristle brush, soft toys, feather bedding.

3. Regularly hot wash all bedding thoroughly after they are dried in the air and steam iron.

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4. Wet cleaning at least twice a month with a salt solution (10 st. l. a bucket of water).

5. Regularly wipe the dust at the point of congestion. Especially need to pay attention to hard to reach places.

6. Also, it is necessary to carry out steam cleaning furniture, toys, blankets and other things, which can live dust mites.

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