Question by cloudsdescending: What’s the best air purifier for dust allergy sufferers?
I’ve read numerous online reviews, so now I’d like answers from people who have either found one that works superbly or have tried several and could make recommendations or tell me which ones to avoid. Replacement filters should be considered into the cost factor. Thanks

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Allersoft 100-Percent Cotton Dust Mite & Allergy Control Standard Pillow Encasement

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Why Asthma Relief Depends On Dust Mite Reduction

The increase in children and adults who suffer from allergies and asthma has steadily increased worldwide. Health experts warn that children don’t simply learn to grow out of these life threatening diseases and that preventative action to reduce dust mites, which prove to be one of the worst asthma triggers is very important. Infants in their first year are the most susceptible to developing a sensitivity that can eventually become full blown asthma, but even adults can suddenly react to these allergens after many years of living with them. Reducing the dust mites in your home will also be highly beneficial for the health of those who already have illness due to allergies and asthma and doing so can also offer effective asthma relief.

What are dust mites? Dust mites are microscopic insects that live in bedding, pillows, mattresses, blankets, upholstery, drapes, carpets etc. They thrive particularly in humid climates. They live off of our dead skin cells, which we shed daily. An allergen is then produced from their excrement, which becomes airborne and is then inhaled by you and your family. Researchers discovered a used mattress can contain up to ten million mites and their droppings. A two year old pillow, either feather or synthetic will contain about ten percent of it’s weight in dust mites and their excrement.

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Question by aoarch: Will an air purifier help against my dust mite allergy?
I have a high intensity dust mite allergy. Will an air purifier help?

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Answer by GeminiSpicee
Of course!

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With more then 10% of Americans and 80% of the population of the world allergic to dust mites, these small creatures cause a lot of trouble. Dust mites are also the cause of most asthma and breathing problems…making them especially troublesome to the elderly and the young. Did you know a high concentration of dust mites in your home can cause you to develop a dust mite allergy?

What are dust mites?

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There is no doubt that at certain times of the year, pollens cause many people a distressing array of symptoms. These include hay fever, mucous, red eyes that itch intolerably, overheating and great tiredness. At times, particularly at night, difficulty in breathing may also be experienced.

As far back as 1867, Dr Charles Blackley of Manchester, noted that when pollen was placed on the skin it caused itching and swelling to some people. When pollen is inhaled, it makes contact with the mucous membrane, lining the nose, and absorbs water from the mucous. A substance, not yet identified, dissolves from the pollen and enters the bloodstream through the mucous membrane. It then becomes an antigen which the white cells and antibodies of the immune system would normally destroy.

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ENT specialist Dr. Kingsley Chin explains how to experience effective allergy relief with dust mite bedding.