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unusual facts about dust mites



Dyshidrosis

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study by the University Medical Center Groningen reported that dishydrosis outbreaks on the hands increased significantly among those allergic to house dust mites, following inhalation of house dust mite allergen.

Hypoallergenic vacuum cleaner

Some newer vacuum cleaners have high-efficiency particulate air filtration (HEPA) filters attached, which, when combined with the special bags, are effective in trapping almost 100% of allergens, including ragweed, dust mites, and grass pollen.


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Thomas Platts-Mills

Platts-Mills has researched the immune response to a range of allergens including those from pollens, dust mites, the fungus Trichophyton, and domestic cats.