What to do if you are allergic to house dust mites? How to get rid of house dust mites?

In our daily life, when we sleep, we are actually sleeping with millions of mites. House dust mites can cause allergic reactions in some people. So what should we do if we are allergic to house dust mites? How to get rid of house dust mites?

What to do if you are allergic to house dust mites

Mites will die in a dry environment with a humidity below 15%, and cannot reproduce further in a low temperature environment. Therefore, even though they are becoming more and more adaptable and resistant to traditional insecticides and cannot be completely killed, maintaining good household and personal hygiene is still an economical and effective way to eliminate insects.

The specific method is to keep the living room and studio ventilated and dry, change clothes and bedding frequently, and expose and beat bedding, mattresses, pillow cores, straw mats and carpets regularly. In spring and summer, often put straw and bamboo mats in the sun to dry and beat, or wipe them with 75% ethanol, or put aromatic insect repellents such as camphor blocks under mattresses or mats. Frequently use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust from carpets, and you can also spray pyrethroid ether insecticides on carpets, or wipe carpets with cotton yarn dipped in turpentine. It is best not to let pets enter the bedroom, and bathe pets regularly, and deworm and disinfect them.

How to control the growth of house dust mites?

Reducing the content of dust mites in the living, working and environment is very important for patients with dust mite allergies. Control measures can be taken to reduce the amount of dust mite scales and excrement inhaled to prevent and reduce the incidence of illness and reduce the number of illnesses. The most suitable living conditions for dust mites are a temperature of 17~30℃ and a relative humidity of 75%~80%. House dust mites feed on dandruff shed by humans or animals and reproduce quickly on bedding and bedroom carpets. A person produces about 0.7 grams of dandruff per day. Dust mites feed on various food dusts. According to the living conditions and food sources of dust mites, two principles can be followed to prevent dust mites: one is to change the temperature and humidity of the environment. The death condition of dust mites is that the temperature is greater than 35℃, or less than 0℃ for 24 hours, and the humidity is less than 50% or greater than 85%, then they cannot reproduce; second, cut off their food source, and finally achieve three goals: 1. Reduce the total amount of live mites; 2. Reduce the level of mite allergens; 3. Reduce human exposure to the first two. Patients with dust mite allergies can use effective methods or multiple methods at the same time to control the survival and growth of dust mites according to the specific environment in which they live and work.

1. Lowering the relative humidity indoors and keeping it below 50% is the most common method to control the level of mites and their allergens. Controlling humidity is easier than controlling temperature. Tests have shown that at a relative humidity of 40% or 50%, even at a temperature of 25-34°C, adult mites will die of dehydration within 5-11 days. In mountainous countries or the northern part of the Middle East, these dry areas rarely have mites and mite allergens. It is recommended to use high-performance dehumidifiers and air conditioners indoors to reduce the relative humidity and the total amount of mites. It is both practical and effective. The dust cover or net of the air conditioner should be cleaned or replaced frequently to reduce the breeding of dust mites.

2. Use packaging: Wrapping mattresses and pillows with special anti-mite materials is an effective way to reduce exposure to dust mites and their allergens. This method is recommended for people with allergies. The packaging materials are made of plastic, breathable materials, very fine fabric fibers or non-woven synthetic materials. When purchasing pillow and mattress packaging materials, the pore size of the fabric is very important. The ideal material should be a comfortable, breathable fabric that can penetrate vapor and can prevent mites.