Open main menu ☰
HealingWell
Search Close Search
Health Conditions
Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety & Panic Disorders Arthritis Breast Cancer Chronic Illness Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes
Fibromyalgia GERD & Acid Reflux Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Migraine Headache Multiple Sclerosis Prostate Cancer Ulcerative Colitis

View Conditions A to Z »
Support Forums
Anxiety & Panic Disorders Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Chronic Pain Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes Fibromyalgia GERD & Acid Reflux
Hepatitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Multiple Sclerosis Ostomies Prostate Cancer Rheumatoid Arthritis Ulcerative Colitis

View Forums A to Z »
Log In
Join Us
Close main menu ×
  • Home
  • Health Conditions
    • All Conditions
    • Allergies
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
    • Arthritis
    • Breast Cancer
    • Chronic Illness
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Fibromyalgia
    • GERD & Acid Reflux
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Lupus
    • Lyme Disease
    • Migraine Headache
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Support Forums
    • All Forums
    • Anxiety & Panic Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Breast Cancer
    • Chronic Pain
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Fibromyalgia
    • GERD & Acid Reflux
    • Hepatitis
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Lupus
    • Lyme Disease
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Ostomies
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Log In
  • Join Us
Join Us
☰
Forum Home| Forum Rules| Moderators| Active Topics| Help| Log In

Controlling Asthma Triggers: Dust Mites in the Bedroom

Support Forums
>
Allergies
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
profile picture
pegleg
Regular Member
Joined : Oct 2006
Posts : 257
Posted 4/19/2007 11:19 AM (GMT -6)
Most people w/asthma are allergic to dust mite droppings.  Dust mites are tiny bugs that are too small to see, but they live in mattresses, pillows, and house dust.  They live off dead skin flakes, which we all shed.  Dust mite allergy can cause asthma flare-ups.  If you have this allergy, there are many steops you can take to control dust mites at home.

You spend many hrs in your bedroom every day.  Take these steps to control dust mites in your bed & bedroom:

Keep all clothing in a closet w/door shut.  Check humidity w/accurage gauge.  Choose wood, leather, or vinyl furniture instead of upholstered.  Wash bedding, washable pillows, & stuffed toys in hot water (130 degrees F) every week.  Use allergen-impermeable covers on pillows, mattresses, & boxsprings.  Install pull-down shades or vertical window blinds.  Use filters over heater vents.  Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier to reduce humidity.  Wipe smooth furniture w/damp cloth every week.  Replace carpeting w/tile or hardwood flooring if possible.  Use washable throw rungs.  If you cannot afford to replace carpet, vacuum (wearing mask) and use an allergen reducer spray.

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply


More On Allergies

Is The Air In Your Home Allergy Proof?

Is The Air In Your Home Allergy Proof?

New Treatment Offers A Cure For Food Allergies!

New Treatment Offers A Cure For Food Allergies!


HealingWell

About Us  |   Advertise  |   Subscribe  |   Privacy & Disclaimer
Connect With Us
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn
© 1997-2022 HealingWell.com LLC All Rights Reserved. Our website is for informational purposes only. HealingWell.com LLC does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.