Question 1

how can i reduce dust mites  in my home?

Accepted Answer

Dust mite covers: Google mission:allergy. This is a allergy supply store run by an allergist who has dust mite covers that can be used for your bed.

Question 2

concerns about dust mites and what do they look like?

Accepted Answer

: You can easily find photos of these little creatures, on the internet.  Google the key words.  They look very ominous, so, be prepared.  If they were larger, they would really be dangerous.

Question 3

i got dust mites from the county fair. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Nothing to do: Dust mites are everywhere they really can't be avoided.

Question 4

will a vinyl matress cover keep dust mites from coming in or out of the matress?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A vinyl dust cover will prevent dust mites from attaching to the mattress. If dust is an allergy issue add eucalyptus oil to the wash to kill dust mites.

Question 5

aare dust mites bad for everyone or just people with asthma?

Accepted Answer

They're everywhere!: Dust mites are actually everywhere in our environment. Some patients are allergic and they are the people for whom exposure can be bad for them as they develop increased allergic symptoms, sometimes including asthma symptoms. Attempts at avoidance are important for allergic patients to do although this is very difficult!

Question 6

how do i treat a dust mite bite?

Accepted Answer

Bug Bite: Dust mites don't bite. You need to re-phrase your question. If it is a bug bite, typically a little anti-itch cream is adequate until it resolves on its own.

Question 7

do stuffed animals have dust mites?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes they do!

Question 8

could we have bug bites or dust mites?

Accepted Answer

Different symptoms: While bug bites can lead to a rash, dust mites (and their fecal pellets) trigger asthma and allergic rhinitis especially at night.  Dust mites can trigger eczema in some.  For more information on dust mites go to my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2012/11/dust-mites-just-the-facts/.

Question 9

can you feel dust mites on your skin ??

Accepted Answer

Are you referring: to feeling them move about on your skin? That would be highly unlikely.

Question 10

skin susceptible to bites from small insects and dust mites?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: Never heard that the skin would be susceptible to insect bites more than someone else's unless the smell of the skin- soaps, colognes, perfumes, etc. maybe attracts the bugs more.  You might try not wearing anything that has a fragrance to it- even washing clothes in fragrance free detergent and dryer sheets.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Does everyone have dust mites

A member asked:

How can i reduce dust mites in my home?

A member asked:

Concerns about dust mites and what do they look like?

A member asked:

I got dust mites from the county fair. what should i do?

A member asked:

Will a vinyl matress cover keep dust mites from coming in or out of the matress?

A member asked:

Aare dust mites bad for everyone or just people with asthma?

A member asked:

How do i treat a dust mite bite?

A member asked:

Do stuffed animals have dust mites?

A member asked:

Could we have bug bites or dust mites?

A member asked:

Can you feel dust mites on your skin ??

A member asked:

Skin susceptible to bites from small insects and dust mites?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?