Allergy to dust and mites, which are most often found there, is one of the most pressing human problems. No matter how clean your house is, the disease can manifest itself in any case, and at any time of the year. An allergy to a house dust mite can happen even because of its small number. As a rule, this disease is very bad for children.
In this case, the cleaning process for such people should take place not only every day using a simple damp cloth, but special tools should be used to destroy these parasites. If you are allergic to a house dust mite, the photo of which can be seen in the article, you must take preventive measures to combat it.
But, unfortunately, ticks can only be seen under a microscope.
Everyone who suffers from this disease and the people around him, relatives, needs to know how allergy to dust and mites affects the person himself, and what to do in this case. Of course, everyone should be aware of the issue of methods of treatment for thisailment.
What is house dust?
It consists of small microparticles, which include various kinds of waste products of people and pets.
So, in house dust there are hairs, fabric from furniture, parts from clothes, animal hair, dead skin epithelium. Any constituent component can be the cause of individual intolerance. In general, house dust mite allergy is the most common.
He is present wherever possible, and feeds on the skin epithelium. A favorite place for these parasites is bed linen, pillows and upholstery from a soft sofa, armchair.
Why is a tick dangerous?
If a person has an individual intolerance to the parasite, then there is a runny nose and constant sneezing. In addition, if an antihistamine is not taken on time, there may be swelling of the mucous membrane, turning into suffocation. Severe itching and skin rashes are also commonly observed. For allergies to dust and mites, the signs are just that.
Of course, these manifestations are very unpleasant in themselves, but the consequences of untimely treatment can be terrible and sad. Dysfunctional changes occurring in the body lead to various kinds of diseases.
With frequent runny nose, polyps can form, and inflammation of the mucous tracts will lead to asthma, which is a very intractable disease.
Therefore, house dust mite allergy in a child is considered a kind of jump or transition to what histhe body began to malfunction. As soon as the first symptoms of individual intolerance appear, immediate treatment should be started, otherwise other more dangerous diseases will develop.
Allergy Causes
Many factors affect the appearance of this disease. They are divided into three groups: external, immunological and psychophysical. The first is the presence of this parasite in the human living area itself. Usually dust and dirt accumulate there, in secluded places where the hostess rarely looks in and cleans.
For example, on the shelves where there are books, a damp cloth rarely gets in. Dust accumulates here for a very long time. Soft toys are also a source of individual intolerance. They should be washed and properly cared for. Pillows that have been passed down to us from grandparents for many years, most often remain the same as they were before. And they need to be cleaned frequently. Clothing that has not been worn for so long and shoes that have not been touched for several years can cause allergies to dust and mites.
Immunological signs of individual intolerance
The human body's defense system is designed to protect it from all kinds of harmful microorganisms and bacteria. As a rule, with this type, the main reason is a sharp decrease in immunity. A situation arises when the person himself ceases to pay attention to his he alth.
Veryoften a breakdown is observed in the spring season. And some people are allergic to pollen. Due to this factor, immunity decreases.
Psychophysical causes of an allergic reaction
This state of any of the people has a certain value in resisting various diseases. Allergy to dust, mites is also no exception. A person who has recently been stressed or emotionally depressed will have a worse tolerance for this ailment. At this point, his immune system is extremely poorly controlled process. For example, there were situations when a person seems to be allergic to dust and mites, the signs are all consistent, but there are no parasites in the room in which he is.
This happens because of strong feelings. Usually, people who have a bad attitude towards any object, even after its thorough cleaning, have an individual intolerance to it. In this situation, with allergies to dust and mites, the symptoms are not treatable with antihistamines. Here you need to focus on the examination of the central nervous system.
What are allergens?
The main source of individual intolerance is the tick, but besides it, there are other pathogens of this disease. You can also be allergic to the fur of your pets: not only cats and dogs, but also hamsters. The seemingly invisible remains of cockroaches can make even a large person sneeze and break out in a rash.
If a child’s allergy to dust and mites appeared suddenly, think about it, you probablychanged or brought into the house not so long ago. For example, an ordinary down pillow can cause this disease.
In books, namely in the dust that forms on them, small microorganisms live, causing constant sneezing and a runny nose.
If there is dampness in the apartment in which you live, then do not doubt that mold will soon appear. Many get individual intolerance to it.
House dust mite allergy: symptoms of disease
Many types of individual intolerance are very similar to each other. In this case, the diagnosis of the disease is difficult. A thorough examination will be required.
Here are a number of signs that are characteristic of individual dust intolerance:
- Runny nose, this phenomenon can be very long, sneezing also joins it. A large amount of mucus accumulates in the nose.
- Eyes become red, there is profuse lacrimation. If you do not take action in this situation, conjunctivitis develops.
- Inflammation of the mucosa. Due to the fact that this phenomenon occurs in the respiratory tract, a cough is formed.
- Edema of the bronchi leading to suffocation or Quincke's edema.
How is a disease diagnosed?
For a correct diagnosis, the specialist sends the patient for a special examination. As a rule, in this situation, samples are taken for the allergen. But before this process, the doctor sets a seriesquestions to the patient, finds out where and under what conditions signs of individual intolerance appear.
The specialist then draws a conclusion based on the patient's history and test results. After all, complex therapy and treatment are prescribed.
How is the allergen removed?
In general, it is impossible to make the dust mite disappear. But other allergens are removed.
What actions are needed for this? For example, with individual intolerance to fluff, you should get rid of all such pillows and purchase them with synthetic filler. If your child is allergic to animal hair, you will have to sacrifice them, give them to your very good friends or relatives. And the shelves in which there are books and magazines should be covered with glass. Mold is being treated in an apartment.
Among other things, do not forget that a good cleaning using special tools is a must.
Allergy to dust, mites: how to treat?
There are several methods of complex therapy to get rid of individual intolerance. Usually drugs are prescribed or folk remedies are used. In addition, immunotherapy is also used in this situation. The last way to treat the disease is that the same allergen is introduced into the human body, but in a very small dosage. Gradually increase it.
This method is very effective, because the body gets used to the dust, to the mite, and in the future not soreacts sharply to stimuli.
What does traditional medicine offer for individual intolerance?
For most people with this disease, the question arises: if you are allergic to dust and mites, how to treat? What to do in this situation? The patient's body contains histamine. It is he who is responsible for outbreaks of the allergen. In order to suppress it, antihistamines are prescribed by a specialist.
Usually this remedy makes the patient sluggish and drowsy. This phenomenon is due to the side effect of the drug. Sometimes a doctor suggests other treatments for an allergic reaction to a patient.
What are folk methods?
One of the most effective ways for individual intolerance is to wash the nose with an aqueous solution, which contains s alt and soda. The procedure should be performed every 3 hours. S alt solution will also help well in the absence of soda.
You can also make simple inhalations with water vapor. They are very good at removing swelling of the mucous membranes. This procedure is similar to a bath. Here the patient must inhale the vapors.
When treating with folk methods using medicinal plants, one must be careful and careful, since the decoction may not be suitable for a person, then an attack will occur. In this case, it is advised to drink a small amount of the drink, and if after a certain amount of time there is no reaction, then take it.
Air conditioning at home is also a great treatment. With its help produceionization of air by negatively charged particles.
In addition to all the above methods, you must follow a diet, which, as a rule, is prescribed by a specialist. A person should exclude chocolate and coffee, as well as corn, from their diet.
What is disinfection and what is it for?
This procedure is very necessary in this disease. So, with an allergy to house dust mites, treatment will be more effective if disinfection is carried out. To do this, some places and things are subjected to heat treatment. For example, if you iron all the clothes on both sides with an iron, then the dust mite will die. Pillows, blankets are treated with special means, sometimes they are taken to dry cleaning. In some cases, you can use the services of disinfectors.
How to carry out prevention?
In order to avoid he alth problems, and dust allergy does not overcome you, you should follow a few simple tips. Living room, apartment should be ventilated as often as possible.
Thorough cleaning should preferably be done every day. Use not only a vacuum cleaner, but also a damp cloth with special detergents.
Bed linen should be changed once a week, not a month. Then the risk of getting sick with allergies will be less.
Carpets and carpeting in the house should not be at all. They are the source of carriers of all kinds of parasites and harmful microorganisms.
If you suddenly have mold on the wall or ceiling in your apartment, get rid of it immediately. Special tools are sold to deal with them. It is known that children who live in a house with mold and fungus are more likely to suffer from respiratory diseases. Take care of the he alth of your family and yourself in advance. And then you won't have to treat dust mite allergies.
