Due to very hot, humid and dusty climate of UAE a growing number of people suffer from dust related allergies, which cause sneezing, itchy eyes, and other respiratory illness, which can make life miserable.
No wonder, these ailments are caused due to the impurities like dust particles, dust mites, dead skin, bacteria, fungi present in our habitat.
WHAT IS DUST ALLERGY?
House dust is a mixture of many substances and can vary from home to home. Each home has a unique dust profile depending on type of furniture, floor coverings and presence of pets.
A speck of dust may contain fabric fibers, human skin particles, animal dander and microscopic organisms like Dust Mites, bacteria, mold spores and other debris. Of these, dust mites are the most common culprits. A person may be allergic to one or more of these substances and if exposed to this, will develop allergic reaction or asthmatic symptoms.
WHAT ARE DUST MITES?
Microscopic organisms living in human habitation
Easily grow and multiply in warm and humid areas (Mattress, Carpets, Beddings and AC ducts)
Their fecal matter contains proteins, which are major inducers of allergic reactions associated with allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Barely visible to unaided eye
Each mite produces 10-20 waste droppings per day and lives for 30 days
Egg laying females can add 25-30 new mites to the population during their lifetime.
