Research Notes on Dust Mites
Dust mites are the most common cause of allergy from house dust. They are hardy creatures who can live and multiply easily in warm, humid places. Exposure to high levels of dust mites are an important factor in the development of asthma in children. Keeping the humidity below 55 percent, using vent fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove moisture, and if possible, removing wall to wall carpeting are a few steps you can take to reduce dust mites.
Top Resources on Dust Mites
- United States Environmental Protection Agency: Dust Mites
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Managing House Dust Mites
- Clemson University Cooperative Extension: Dust Mites
- American Academy of Family Physicians: Dust Mites in the Home
- Wikipedia: House Dust Mite
- Environmental Health and Safety Online: Dust Mites: Everything You Might Not Want To Know!!!
- HealthDay News (via Medline Plus): Dust Mites Trump Asthma Prevention Guidelines (April 16, 2008)
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