House dust mite allergies are probably much more common than you imagine. Almost every home has dust mites. They are most frequently found in beds and other soft furnishings. When you consider you spend a third of your day in bed then you are disposed to them for a long time.
It is actually the proteins found in the excretion of dust mites that causes the problem. If you inhale or touch these proteins, your body can produce antibodies, these then cause the release of a chemical called histamine which causes swelling and irritation of your airways. This can give you asthma and hay fever type symptoms. But unlike hay fever dust mites are there all year long. If you suffer from year-round allergic rhinitis, that is a snuffly nose, then it might be a smart allergy causing it. If your snuffly nose gets worse at night, then it seems logical to assume that something you are being exposed to at night is causing it.
Dust mites feed off human skin. The body releases a great deal of dead skin every day, especially when you are in bed. This is why it’s important to regularly wash and change your bedding. If you suffer badly, then you might consider having only looks that can be washed and board flaws that can be kept clean easily. Dust traps like teddy bears, cushions and general clutter encouraged us. Continue reading ‘The Raycop Helps Fight Allergies’ »