Ever wander what has your sinuses amuck every morning? How about that annoying wheezing in the middle of the night? According to a recent survey you may be suffering from a dust mite allergy.

AchooAllergy.com conducted a survey of 10,970 participants and the results showed that 68% reported a problem with dust mite allergies. To further support that number the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology stated that as many as 90% of people with allergic asthma and 10% of the general population are sensitive to dust mites.

A dust mite is a microscopic relative to spiders and tics and feeds on our dead skin cells as they rub off in our sleep. While so many in people are sensitive to dust mites it’s not the dust mite itself that causes our problems. It is the waste they leave behind.

The dust mite waste, also known as the fecal pellet is made up of proteins that lead to our allergic reaction. The pellet itself is only 20 microns wide but it sure carries one heck of a punch when inhaled. Unlike pet dander, this allergen is heavier and doesn’t float around in the air, meaning it does its worst damage while we sleep.

Symptoms that may indicate a dust mite allergy include:

• Asthma
• Itchy watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Repeated sneezing when waking up or soon after going to bed
• Allergic rhinitis
• Symptom relief when out of the home

While dust mites populate our pillows and mattresses you may begin to feel overwhelmed with the thought of eliminating your symptoms. In fact, relieving symptoms of your dust mite allergy can be accomplished by taking advantage of environmental controls like bed and pillow encasing, regular cleaning or your bedroom and frequent dusting.

With a little effort on your part you can return to easy breathing and sniffle free mornings simply by reducing exposure to the dust mite allergen by enclosing your mattress and pillows in the appropriate encasings, keeping your room dust free and frequently washing your bed clothes. And who knows, through environmental controls you may even find yourself enjoying relief from other common allergies you hadn’t thought of before.

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