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Site map Home Page Free animations for your site Animations The dust mite allergic reaction process The house dust mite relationship to other mites How to get rid of the house dust mite Research What is the house dust mite How mites can cause and trigger allergic disease What can be done to reduce the health risks from mite exposure What other events make mites more harmful Ozone from photocopiers and mite allergens House dust mites can make lung inflammation worse Life in house dust mite droppings Bird flu and the house dust mite Dog dermatitis is caused by specialized allergens from house dust mites All 20 allergens from house dust mites must be taken into account in assessing reactions Skin Testing for Allergies Skin prick testing after 14 years The biology of the house dust mite How to manipulate the indoor environment to discourage mite infestation Cross-reactive allergens found in mite droppings are a major problem in allergy Recommended reading for students or for teachers developing school projects Medical and scientific quotes for students investigating mites Pollens, mite allergy and eye disease - A triangle of concern Parasites and Allergy Frequently asked questions History of dust mite Crystal structure of the major house dust mite allergen, Der f2 Skin Testing Parasites and Allergy All 20 Allergens must be taken into account when assessing immune reactions Mite allergen activity can also be found in pathogenic micro-organisms The allergenicity of a wide range of house dust mite antigens Dog dermatitis can be caused by allergens from house dust mites. Pollens, mite allergy and eye disease - A triangle of concern Reduce the asthma epidemic by encouraging a healthy gut flora, low allergen living, outdoor exercise, and a balanced diet Radioactive tags, attached to a major mite allergen, follow the progress of the allergen from lungs to lymph nodes associated with lungs, as well as to kidneys and liver of allergic mice. Health improvements and a reduction in drug usage have been recorded in children with asthma by covering beds and bedding with micro porous material to reduce mite allergen exposure Increased levels of indoor mould are blamed for the development and persistence of asthma in adults Allergy and allergic disease costs the UK taxpayer over (£) 1 billion each year. Mite allergen avoidance to improve asthma, is still not accepted as effective by medical establishments. Dogs can suffer from eczema because of house dust mite exposure The major mite allergen (Der p1) can downgrade a natural lung defence against common and harmful bacteria. A clinical paper describes how mite allergens can cause itchy, red or watery eyes by breaching the protective barriers of the eye to cause conjunctivitis By combining efficient air conditioning with effective control of humidity indoors dramatic reductions of house dust mite colonies were reported and maintained. Allergens found in mite droppings are also found in the fluid surrounding unborn babies A clinical study demonstrates how to achieve and maintain very low house dust mite allergen homes Medical confirmation that sensitization to house dust mites in childhood is dose-dependent, and in children with mite-related asthma further exposure can make their asthma worse Doctors blame poor research designs for the lack of clinical evidence on how to reduce mite exposure to improve asthma. Scientists explain how mite allergens can cause and trigger allergic asthma. New asthma guidelines recommend mite allergen avoidance in asthma management. Evidence describing how mite droppings can cause allergic-like  symptoms before true allergy develops. A paper reviewing all research on mites, their biology and role in allergy is published; plus scientific evidence of cell damage caused by mite droppings is made known to doctors The revised British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guidelines for the Management of Asthma did not support mite avoidance in asthma A further mite avoidance study in children with asthma demonstrates health improvements; plus doctors write in unison to support allergen avoidance in disease management. Scientists warn that mite enzymes (allergens) may breach lung defenses by dissolving delicate tissue. Doctors describe a link between mite exposure, childhood asthma and a specific gene. Early DNA analysis identifies the major mite allergen (Der p1) as an active enzyme. Thirty-five doctors, supported by the World Health Organization, describe the house dust mite as a major cause of allergic disease worldwide. Mite avoidance studies demonstrate health improvements in children and adults with asthma. The mite is recognised as the major trigger for childhood asthma in the UK. Immunotherapy, a pioneering treatment for mite allergy, is investigated in clinics. Scientists confirm that the common house dust mite is a major source of allergy causing dust indoors. About the dust mite timeline Products Dust mite test kit Booklet and Check list Other Pages About housedustmite.org Disclaimer Terms and conditions Useful links Contact us

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