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What are Dust Mites and How Do They Affect
Me?
Dust mites are tiny microscopic relatives of the spider and live
on mattresses,  bedding,
upholstered furniture, carpets and curtains.
These tiny creatures feed on the flakes of skin that people and
pets shed daily end they thrive in warm and humid environments.
No matter how clean a home is, dust mites cannot be totally eliminated.
However, the number of mites can be reduced by following the suggestions
below.
Preventive Methods
- Encase your mattress and pillows in dust-proof or allergen impermeable
covers (available from specialty supply mail order companies,
bedding and some department stores).
- Wash all bedding and blankets once a week in hot water (at least
130 - 140°F) to kill dust mites.
- Replace wool or feathered bedding with synthetic materials
and traditional stuffed animals with washable ones.
- If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpets in bedrooms with
bare floors (linoleum, tile or wood).
- Use a damp mop or rag to remove dust. Never use a dry cloth
since this just stirs up mite allergens.
- Use a dehumidifier or air conditioner to maintain relative humidity
at about 50% or below.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with either a double-layered microfilter
bag or a HEPA filter to trap allergens that pass through a vacuum's
exhaust.
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Asthma’s
Impact on Children And Adolescents
Asthma is a major public health problem of increasing
concern in the United States. Between 1980 and 1994, the prevalence
of asthma increased 75% overall and 74% among children 5 to 14 years
of age. Asthma now affects nearly 5 million people who are younger
than 18 years of age.
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Asthma Statistics
In 1998, an estimated 17 million Americans, or 6.4 percent of the population,
had asthma. Children account for 4.8 million of Americans with asthma.
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