Dust Mite Allergy Information
Dust Mite Allergies
Dr. Steve Rubinstein talks about dust mites in the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Allergy Education Series.
Some of the key points Dr Rubinstein makes:
- Dust Mites are the number 1 thing in the world that people are allergic to.
- 75% of people who have allergies, are allergic to Dust Mites.
- Dust Mites are so small, they get through the stitching in normal bedding.
- Dust Mites accumulate in the pillows, the mattress and the comforter.
- The "State of the Art" right now, is to get allergy covers that have stitching that is small enough that dust mites can't get through.
- He doesn't like the fabrics you can get at places like Target or Walmart. He recommends pillow cover fabrics that aren't noisy and crinkly.
- Don't forget comforters. They are bad and it isn't because of down, its because of Dust Mites.
- Don't vacuum or clean your bedroom an hour before bedtime
- Humidifiers and vaporizers can make things worse.
- No studies have ever shown air filters reduce allergies. They aren't worth the money.