Dust mites pictures

Over 90% of allergic individuals are allergic to dust mite allergens.

House dust is a mixture of various waste material like dead human skin cells, animal dander, fabric fibres, dust mites, bacteria, cockroach parts, mould spores, food particles and other debris. Of these, dead skin cells account for up to 80% of house dust. However, it is the house dust mite allergen that is the most common contributor to allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema.

Generally, if doctors say that patients are allergic to house dust, they usually refer to the house dust mite. Of course, patients could also be allergic to other elements of house dust, such as cockroach parts, animal dander, mould and so on.