Dust mites are the scourge of allergy sufferers everywhere. They are microscopic insects, not detectable to the human eye, that feed on human and animal skin shedding. They breed prolifically, and ...

Nobody wants to think about microscopic arachnids surrounding them at home. However, that's the reality for many people, as dust mites are in most homes. So, what attracts dust mites? Dust mites ...

Adults with house dust mite-related allergic rhinitis and/or asthma experienced a decline in immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization to mite allergens over 20 years, which was associated with reduced ...

We all love that fresh-bedding feeling. When you’ve finally tackled the laundry and pulled crisp, clean sheets over the mattress, it’s almost impossible not to dive straight in. But here’s the ...

In patients with house dust mite allergies, domestic mold contamination was associated with poorer asthma control. Although environmental interventions alleviated both asthma and improved rhinitis ...