What Is A Dust Mite And Why Can It Trigger Asthma Symptoms?...But it may surprise you to learn that it’s not necessarily the dust itself that’s triggering asthma symptoms - it’s the dust mites living... By Becky Greiner3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
FeaturedAsthma and Dust Mites...And I believe dust mites can be a problem for me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTriggers
My Top 3 Asthma Triggers...It was a toss-up for the #1 spot between viruses and dust mites.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments100 comments
What is Sensitization?...Something in your environment activated them, inhaling lots of dust mites daily, perhaps.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lifestyle and Natural Remedies...Dust mites are tiny pests that eat dead skin cells in dust and pet dander. Allergens in the droppings of dust mites trigger asthma.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
How I Avoid Those Pesky Dust Mites And Have My Hobby...Then there’s a good probability you’re allergic to dust mites like me. Those little critters live among the dust in your home.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Unusual Asthma Triggers...And it is for this reason that I think they must be infested with dust mites.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments89 comments
The Late Phase Asthma Attack...Although in our case, they are abnormally recruited to kill harmless dust mites. Interleukin 5 (IL5).... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergens...The mites and their feces can be allergens. Dust mites live on skin flakes and need moisture to grow.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Spring Cleaning and Its Affect on My Asthma...Now, I know that there are dust mites in closets and in boxes. I know there are dust mites under beds and under couches.... By John Bottrell, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
What Are Mediators Of Inflammation? Part 1...After you are sensitized to dust mites, the next time you are exposed to dust mites your immune system recognizes them as harmful.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Asthma Triggers...Had a bad asthma attack today… I was anxious about work so that might’ve done it, even though doctors think it’s dust mites (due to blood/skin...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingDiagnosisAllergies
Dehumidifiers For Asthma...Being allergic to dust mites is another common asthma trigger.... By Ashlen Wilder3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Early Phase Asthma Attack ...But, with asthma and allergies, your immune system is sensitized to harmless dust mites. Like, you are inhaling dust mites right now.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
6 Home Renovation Tips For Asthmatics...So, if you can see dust, there are bound to be dust mites and dust mite feces to be inhaled.... By John Bottrell, RRT7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Answering The Man Who Said He Could Smell His Triggers...An allergist told me I was badly allergic to dust mites, dust and moulds (outdoor I think), and oak trees especially.... By Tabatha3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Do Air Conditioners Improve Asthma Control?...Dust mites can also rapidly multiply in this environment. Dust mites and their feces are easily aerosolized and inhaled. They may trigger asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Does Asthma Increase Your Sense of Smell? ...It’s a cabin in the woods, for crying out loud. It has that musty cabin smell. I figure it’s probably mold and dust mites.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
My Allergy-Proof House...This is because dust mites and mold spores thrive in hot and humid environments.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
List Of Potential Asthma Triggers...This dust may also contain dust mites and dust mite feces, which may also trigger asthma.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments