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Some people are allergic to them because they carry dust with them and their are people who are allergic to dust so that's how they are allergic to dust mite even though they are very helpful and sanitary
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Can you be allergic to dust?
In a sense, yes. People can develop allergic reactions to pretty much anything. However, most people with dust allergies are actually allergic to the saliva and feces of dust mites that are found in dust. Dust mites like to eat skin flakes (which comprises most of household dust).
If you are allergic to dust mites and you want a German Shepherd for a pet what do you do?
Depends on your specific dog allergy. Just because you are allergic to dust mites does not mean you're allergic to German Shepherds.
If you are allergic to one cat will you be allergic to all cats?
no, it depends on the length of the cats fur and stuff. you are not allergic to the cat itself, it is the dust mites that they carry on the fur.
Can dust mites make dog sick?
Some cats are allergic to dust mites. It can cause them to scratch, chew, or lick their hair out. If tested, they can be started on immunotherapy injections or other medications.
Can you be allergic to your mattress?
Yes, you can be allergic to your mattress or to something in your mattress. If you are allergic to dust mites then the mattress should be covered with an all over dust mite cover. If you are allergic to latex and the mattress is an old latex one, there may be fine particles of latex coming out of it.
Can dust mites hurt you in any way?
Not directly as they do not bite. They are not predatory and do not live on humans. They themselves are relatively harmless feeding on our skin. However their parts and especially their excrement is a potent allergen and can be very harmful to those with allergies to house dust. Hence indirectly I suppose they are harmful and can hurt us.
Are dust mites still beneficial to you by eating your dead skin cells even if you are allergic to them?
It is only eating your dead skin cells so it is not harming your live skin cells. Technicality, it's benefitting you - the problem arises when mites start living in your mattress and pooping. Many people are allergic to mite waste.
Are dust mites full of blood?
no, only ticks and fleas suck your blood you idiot
What are the tiny one celled plants and animals that can be seen only with a microscope?
there are many different organisms that are not seen with the naked eye and would require a microscope. If you are looking for one example that would be a dust mite. A fun fact about dust mites is that when people have dust allergies they are actually allergic to the mites fecal matter.
Is a dust mite alive?
yes dust mites are alive, they mostly live on your cushon and they eat dead skin. they live in millions on one cushion and usually are no harm to humans although they may cause allergic reactions to some people
Does vinegar kill dust mites?
Vinegar does kill dust mites. Mixing a bowl of water with vinegar will help get rid of problem dust mites.
What phylum are dust mites in?
Dust mites are arachnids, the class of arthropods which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks.
