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The nasty mass of skin particles, dead hair fur and dander
from pets and household pets like rodents, carcasses or dead
insects, dust mites and feces from such mites and pets, plus
whatever we trail into our homes on the shoes, clothes or
hair, and what blows into the homes from outer atmosphere
such as dead plant substances, pollution and pollens. As the
house dust contents are literally invisible with the naked
eyes, we perhaps ignore it. Anyway, if we consider that the
house dust is dirt and dead proteins, it is easier to
realize why this is so common allergen.
We very well know that detection and avoidance of probable
allergen is the smartest way to stay away from allergy.
Though dust allergy is very common, it is rather impossible
to avoid it. The dust cannot be completely eliminated but it
could well be minimized through good cleaning habits like
using air filters or removing shoes out of the door or other
sensible methods. Anyway, simply by reducing the dust from
house may not help the alergic person extend the allergic
treatment.
Symptoms: Distinctive symptoms of dust alergic reactions may
commonly include: episodes of sneezing sequences, itchy
nose, congestion, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and
itchy palate. In some serious cases several other symptoms
like itchy, reddened watery eyes, ear popping and fullness,
itchy throat and pressure sensation located over the cheeks
and forehead.
Causes: The dust mites and residue made up of their feces
and decaying bodies multiply and to those who are sensitive
to dust, their bodies would react when they are inhaled. The
body’s immune system, during the sensitization process,
mistakenly identifies the inhaled dust mite residue as the
foreign invader and creates the antibody called
immunoglobulin – IgE to fight them out.
Treatment: Antihistamines, decongestants and / or
combination of both are the most usual types of medications
that are widely used for treating any type of allergic
reactions. Nasal spray like topical nasal steroids and Cromolyn sodium are also often used. However, over a longer
period even allergy shots or immunotherapy may be
recommended for treating.
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