Allergens 101
Dust Mite (D. pteronyssinus)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
A house and storage dust mite found globally. Interestingly, mites themselves are not usually the problem, it’s actually their excrement that results in 95% of allergens. Further, a single gram of dust can contain up to 19,000 dust mites!
Common symptoms
Hay fever
A runny nose, stuffiness, and sneezing are very common
Eye allergies
Itchy, watery, or red eyes are very common
Asthma
Coughing, wheezing, chest congestion, chest tightness and shortness of breath
Where Dust Mites are found
D. pteronyssinus dominate in environments with humid and temperate climates including New Zealand, Australia, Europe (West and Central), England, Scotland, areas of the United States, and South America.
Recommended solutions
Avoid the allergen as best as you can and reduce symptoms through over-the-counter medications. If you would like to prevent your allergies from progressing or are looking for long-term relief, talk to your doctor about allergy immunotherapy or find out if you are eligible for NectarRx Allergy Treatment.
Clean often and wear a mask when doing so
Wrap bedding in allergen-proof covers
Use a dehumidifier and air conditioning
Use Benadryl, Claritin, or Zyrtec as needed
Treat with allergen immunotherapy