General Medical Advices

In a paper published in the British Medical Journal in October 1998, were analyzed by the procedure of meta-analysis, 23 trials in which they had studied the effectiveness of various procedures (classified as physical or chemical) to control the presence of house dust mites and their allergens.

The conclusion of this study was to quote that both the current chemical methods (application of substances such as benzyl benzoate acaricides) and physical methods (from the application of covers on mattresses and pillows to frequent washing with hot water) with to reduce exposure to allergens from dust mites appear as ineffective and can not be recommended as prophylactic measures in the treatment of patients with asthma who are sensitized to the mites.Tips

Despite all the measures considered worth using in this fight against an unseen enemy, if they live in the house allergic individuals with sensitization to dust mites in the home include:

- Mattresses, pillows, duvets and bed linen: Use protective covers on mattresses and pillows. Regularly wash bed linen (washing with water temperature above 55 ° C kills mites and remove their allergens, while washing with cold water only removes allergens, dry cleaning kills the mites).

- Carpets, curtains, cushions, sofas, etc: It is preferable to remove carpets and opt for the wooden floor. Meanwhile, vacuum carpets regularly. Replace curtains, cushions and other furniture “soft” with a new and less abundantly.

- Stuffed toys, especially stuffed: To reduce dust mites and their allergens has been recommended to put soft toys in the freezer for 24 hours before washing (although there is evidence of the effectiveness of this measure) or washed in hot water . In the case of a child, it would be better not sleep with the stuffed toy.

To reduce humidity that fosters the growth of mites, ventilate the house as possible.

In conclusion, a complete elimination of dust mites in the home and their allergens is considered an unrealistic goal, although a significant reduction can be achieved with an integrated strategy. The bedrooms are the places of the house to which it is necessary to pay attention.

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