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Dust Mite Allergy
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A non-drowsy antihistamine
Cleaning / vacuuming
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Thanks. We vacuum the house regularly, i dont have carperts, but still vacuum all the floors. I do have curtains though - heard this might be an issue
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There are also plenty of sprays.
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Wut
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Bedding is also a big issue. Try to wash your bedding at least every two weeks with hot water.
Wash curtains, mattress, bedding and any material or fibre objects in and around your bedroom, lounge, living space.
Use a quality vacuum cleaner else you are just re-distributing the dust in your house.
For treatment speak to your doctor about immunotherapy or sublingual/subcutaneous immunotherapy (SLIT/SCIT).
Use a quality vacuum cleaner else you are just re-distributing the dust in your house.
For treatment speak to your doctor about immunotherapy or sublingual/subcutaneous immunotherapy (SLIT/SCIT).
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There are also plenty of sprays.
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I saw this, anybody used any of these and can recommend? My child is allergic, so something to keep in mind in terms of suggestions
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It’s part of your attack. Not the only thing you need to do.
There is a list here.
Dust mite allergy-Dust mite allergy - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Dust mite allergy can lead to year-round sniffles and sneezes. Here's how to find relief.
www.mayoclinic.org
I got hay fever, and allergic to grass and dust. So extra work for me.
etienne_marais
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In addition to what was mentioned in the ^^ article, put your mattrass in the sun every weekend.
etienne_marais
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Like the OP I have (severe) problems with dust mite allergy.
A normal range is 0.00 to 0.35 IU/ml (whatever that unit is), my reading is 4.55 which is 1300% greater than the upper 'normal' limit.
The doctor was perplexed because I don't have any other allergies, he said something to the effect that something brought it on (which must have been when I was young as I have had symptoms since I can remember).
He prescribed an anti-allergen bed protector and wrote down "Allsa" but I can't find the brand on google so I'm currently considering Dream Guard or Buglock bed protector/encasement (any suggestions or experience with bed cover anybody ?)
Apart from that I am now spraying my bed with "Mite free" spray which can be bought at Dischem in addition to putting my mattress in the sun from time to time.
Any further input would be appreciated...
A normal range is 0.00 to 0.35 IU/ml (whatever that unit is), my reading is 4.55 which is 1300% greater than the upper 'normal' limit.
The doctor was perplexed because I don't have any other allergies, he said something to the effect that something brought it on (which must have been when I was young as I have had symptoms since I can remember).
He prescribed an anti-allergen bed protector and wrote down "Allsa" but I can't find the brand on google so I'm currently considering Dream Guard or Buglock bed protector/encasement (any suggestions or experience with bed cover anybody ?)
Apart from that I am now spraying my bed with "Mite free" spray which can be bought at Dischem in addition to putting my mattress in the sun from time to time.
Any further input would be appreciated...
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This one?
Would be good to know your experience, i was going to buy it this weekend, but didnt get a chance.
Regarding the mattress cover, sure the pray should sort it out and is something which can be used on pillows, curtains etc?
etienne_marais
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Yes, that's the one. Only got it yesterday so I will give it some time to see how it goes.
I'm going all out, even if the spray works well. My experiences with this bloody allergy have not been conducive to say the least.
rh1
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There is an laundry detergent additive that you add when washing your laundry. I am allergic, so been doing this for years.
rh1
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Oops, replied above before reading the rest. Yes this is the one. There was another brand we used for years before it went off the market. No issues with this brand.This one?
Would be good to know your experience, i was going to buy it this weekend, but didnt get a chance.
Regarding the mattress cover, sure the pray should sort it out and is something which can be used on pillows, curtains etc?
Conack
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Since we're boycotting Dischem, there's some options on Takealot too:This one?
Would be good to know your experience, i was going to buy it this weekend, but didnt get a chance.
Regarding the mattress cover, sure the pray should sort it out and is something which can be used on pillows, curtains etc?
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rh1
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My strategy to manage my allergy is as follows:
Laminated flooring and tiling. No carpets.
Regularly washing our bedding with the mitefree additive.
So far so good, no issue in years following this.
Laminated flooring and tiling. No carpets.
Regularly washing our bedding with the mitefree additive.
So far so good, no issue in years following this.
rh1
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Prices are insane:Since we're boycotting Dischem, there's some options on Takealot too:
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soulie
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see my previous post.go to a good pet supply company and get a bottle of Duramitex mix and spray around all corners between floors and walls .check first for a reaction to the smell .the home remedys dont work.make a small hole in your mattress and spay odourless mortein into the mattress daily .sprinkle karbadust between the mattress and the base .(neither mortein nor karbadust is harmfull to you .as long as you dont drink it )get the mites under control first it will take around 2 weeks .buy a Dyson animal .allergy vacuum cleaner (they work )or a similar design that spins the air in a vortex (kenwood as well) inside the canister .mite come out at night in the dark and seek heat .non of the over the counter supermarket things will remove the mites effectively .hit them hard and you will see the difference .we work with birds .plenty of them .birds have mites .they are a bugger to get rid of .especially once in the house .
rh1
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I think we okay, as I think since we follow more of a preventative strategy. But good advice nonetheless.