dust mite allergy
Microscopic arachnid reaction
Dust mite allergy is an immune reaction to tiny arthropods that live in household dust, feeding on shed human skin cells.
Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and sometimes asthma.
The allergens come primarily from mite feces and body fragments.
Unlike seasonal allergies, dust mite allergy persists year-round since the creatures thrive indoors: Her dust mite allergy flares up whenever she vacuums.
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- itchyProvoking scratching urges
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
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- sensitivitieslight sensitivity, skin sensitivity, pain sensitivity, fragrance sensitivity, chemical sensitivity
- seasonal ailmentsflu, cold, common cold, seasonal flu, influenza
- miteschigger, chiggers
- skin allergiescontact dermatitis, hives, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis
- Venom Allergiesinsect venom, venom, Hymenoptera, anaphylaxis, bee sting
dust mite allergypollen allergy
Sensitivity to flower dust
hay fever · grass allergy · ragweed allergy · mold allergy · food allergy
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