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If you, or someone you know, suffers from Asthma, allergies or skin disorders, or you just want to know more about how dangerous Dust mites are, then we hope you find some of the following links useful.
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The New England Journal of Medicine
1. - Results of a Home-Based Environmental Intervention among Urban Children with Asthma
The air we breathe may include particles that some people are allergic to, such as house dust mite, animal dander, pollens and moulds.
Dust mites are a major cause of allergy problems, topped only by Pollen. There are likely millions of them in your home.

UV-C LIGHT - The most effective air purifier
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Recent studies have shown that exposure to house dust mite allergens is a significant risk factor for the development of allergic diseases, such as asthma and rhinitis (hay fever). According to Dr. Zeldin, of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), "Results from an earlier study suggest that over 45% of homes, have bedding with dust mite allergen concentrations that exceed a level that has been associated with allergic sensitisation.

Did you know that your pillow can be ten times heavier, five years after you first bought because it has acquired living and dead dust mites, their faeces, mould spores, dead skin cells and moisture.
We estimated that 2 million homes in Australia have bedding with dust mite allergen concentrations at a level that can trigger asthma in susceptible people. So we were eager to test ways to reduce these troublesome substances.
2. - Evaluation of Impermeable Covers for Bedding in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
1. - First National Survey Shows Americans' Bedding Can Make Them Sick; Allergens the Culprit
2. - National Survey Examines Factors Related to High Levels of Dust Mite and Cockroach Allergen in Beds

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1. - Indoor Asthma Triggers - Dust Mites
2. - Biological Pollutants in Your Home
They will provide you with the latest information from around the world and each of these in turn leads on to numerous other links, so there is a wealth of information available to you.

Asthma
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online
Finding out about Asthma triggers
Frequently asked questions on Allergies & Asthma
Details on an air purifying system

Eczema & Dermatitis
National Eczema Society
Information on Eczema
Atopic Dermatitis

General - Allergies
Allergies & Intolerance
Web site for parents & children
Information on Allergies

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