dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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While jersey may feel super soft and cozy, thick cotton materials are more likely to harbor moisture particles, which can lead to the development of common allergens like dust mites and mold.
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Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Your face is exposed to a lot of different elements throughout the day that could cause a flare-up, including dust mites, makeup, sun, wind, dander, and pollen, Dr. Davis says.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
Types of allergies: Nasal sprays can help with seasonal allergies to things like pollen, grass, or ragweed, perennial allergies to dust mites or pet dander, and non-allergic rhinitis.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
There are tablets now for grass, ragweed and dust mites, but if trees are the culprit, allergy shots are the only way to go.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Examples of environmental allergens include pollen (which is what’s behind seasonal allergies), mold, pets, cockroaches, mice, and dust mites.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or mold spores can also provoke excessive paw licking.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
Wen: People allergic to dust are actually allergic to dust mites, which are tiny organisms that feed on house dust and air moisture.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Deanne Revel, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2024
This test is usually done to identify allergies to pollen, mold, pet dander, dust mites and foods.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Your face is exposed to a lot of different elements throughout the day that could cause a flare-up, including dust mites, makeup, sun, wind, dander, and pollen, Dr. Davis says.
—Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024
Types of allergies: Nasal sprays can help with seasonal allergies to things like pollen, grass, or ragweed, perennial allergies to dust mites or pet dander, and non-allergic rhinitis.
—Shannon Ullman, Health, 6 May 2024
There are tablets now for grass, ragweed and dust mites, but if trees are the culprit, allergy shots are the only way to go.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Examples of environmental allergens include pollen (which is what’s behind seasonal allergies), mold, pets, cockroaches, mice, and dust mites.
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 22 Mar. 2024
Environmental allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or mold spores can also provoke excessive paw licking.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
Wen: People allergic to dust are actually allergic to dust mites, which are tiny organisms that feed on house dust and air moisture.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
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