Dust Mite Allergy - Science
The trigger of a dust mite allergy is actually the protein found from dust mites, not the actual dust in your home. The proteins enter your body in two forms:
- Dust Mite faeces (each dust mite produce 20 droppings a day)
- Decaying dead dust mite body
these two forms mean that the common place to feel the effects of an allergy are soft furnishings (where they live) and anywhere you can find dust (as this is their food).
This diagram depicts at more in depth view of what is actually happening when a symptom is triggered... however, the key thing to know is More Dust Mites = More Aggressive Symptoms (Eczema / Asthma / Rhinitis)