TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – When someone experiences a reaction dust allergy rash and shortness of breath may occur. Reports from radiology and biomedical imaging experts, Ming Chen and his team of researchers in the scientific field, explained that the cause of allergies that cause inflammation of the inner lining of the nose is house dust mites, as quoted from BioMed Central.
Menurut laporan Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, mite dust thrives in temperatures of 20 to 25 degrees Celsius with humidity levels of 70 to 80 percent. They live in the dust which is composed of small pieces of human skin, besides living, they also eat it.
Dust mites are seeds of very small (microscopic) diseases such as insects that produce allergens. Hundreds of thousands of dust mites can live around humans, they feed on dead human skin cells found in dust.
Dust mites do not bite or sting the human body. Allergen reactions are caused by feces (faeces) and body fragments of mites, as described in scientific reports House Dust Mite Allergen in U.S. Beds: Results from the First National Survey of Lead and Allergens in Housing yang diterbitkan Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Citing the American Lung Association’s website for lung health, here are some tips for dealing with mites:
Room humidity needs to be kept below 50 percent to minimize the growth of house dust mites. Open windows, for at least an hour per day during dry spells to reduce humidity
- Prevents nesting mites
Dust is easy to stick to a place with a rough surface. It’s a good idea to consider the number of such pieces of furniture that might become a nest for mites. Beds can also become nests for mites. The cleanliness of the bed is very important to prevent nesting mites, at least it is cleaned once every week
Carpets are the most preferred place for mites to build their nests. If indeed at home there is a family member who has a history of dust allergies, you should not use carpets at home. However, if you still want to use carpet at home, then it is important to have a vacuum cleaner to clean the floor covering.
Cleaning dust regularly will maintain health. To maximize cleanliness House not only remove dust using a duster, but also wipe or mop using cleaning fluid.
HENDRIK KHOIRUL MUHID
Also read: Tips for Cleaning Mattresses from Dust and Stains Easily
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