Dust mites are tiny bugs that live off of pet and human skin cells. They are smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. Their waste is a major trigger of allergies and asthma. Symptoms of dust mite allergy include sneezing; runny nose; and stuffy, itchy nose. If you have asthma, dust mites can cause you to wheeze more and need more asthma medicine. Dust mites live in warm, humid areas filled with dust, such as bed pillows, mattresses, carpets, and soft furniture. Keeping these as clean as possible can relieve your symptoms.
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