What is the source of dust mite allergies?
Dust mite allergies are caused by the dust mites themselves (Dermatophagoides family). Dust mites live in dust and feed on skin cells shed by humans and animals. Dust mites find a natural home in the inner layers of furniture cushions, carpets, and bed linen fibers. Mites feed on skin cells and generate waste as a result. Dust mite waste is what causes allergic reactions in people who are allergic to dust mites. As a result, dust mite allergies are more common in dust mite–allergic people who inhale these particles regularly. High levels of dust mite exposure in children are a significant contributor to the development of asthma.
When your immune system responds to foreign material, such as pollen, pet dander, or dust mites, you have an allergic reaction. Antibodies are proteins produced by your immune system. Any of these antibodies defend you against invading organisms that may make you ill or cause an infection. When you have allergies, the immune system produces antibodies that mark a specific allergen as dangerous even though it is not. When you inhale or come into contact with an allergen, your immune system reacts by causing an inflammatory reaction in your nasal passages or lungs. Exposure to the allergen for an extended period or days will result in the ongoing (chronic) inflammation associated with asthma.
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