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1. SixTwoAzn

   October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am

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   A doc diagnosed me with dust mite allergy 6 months ago and it was a slow uphill battle ever since.

   Medication: For over the counter medication, Claritin was great. For major attacks, my doctor gave me Zyrtec. He also gave me this ointment, Maxitrol, which helps reduce the swelling since I’d have huge welts on my face from it. Zyrtec and Claritin are not as powerful in knocking you out as Benadryl although they still do have a bit of making you a little bit drowsy or dull.

   Pillow and mattress casings worked wonders for me. So did changing bedsheets and pillow cases every 5-7 days. Dust mites love moisture so it’s important to keep everything dry. Some fabrics are also more prone to dust mite infestation than others.

   Someone told me that Bounce fabric softener sheets placed inside pillows and bedsheets work. I tried it. It made my bed smell good and I didn’t have any attack… although I don’t know if it was because of Bounce or not. I didn’t notice any change when I used Febreeze either.

2. sunflare63

   October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am

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   Go buy some Fabree Allergen spray at Food Lion or any store that carries it.
   It eliminates 75% of dust mites.
   Use germ-x (handcleaner) on your mattress.
   Dust mites hate alcohol or babyoil products.
   Dont use around electric appliances.
   Take a bath in olive oil and rash will go away.

3. magiwol

   October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am

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   One tip–Buy a new pillow and wash the bed sheets once a week. A plastice cover for the bed will greatly reduce the dust mites at night time(sleeping.)

4. starrwoode

   October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am

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   get rid of carpets, and all sorts of fabrics around the house, use blinds instead of drapes, dont wear fuzzy sweaters, have your air ducting cleaned, get an electrostatic air cleaner put on your forced air heat system or a very good air filtration fan with filters you change often, clean like mad, use hypoallergenic mattress and pillow covers and make sure you dont use feather pillows. use leather , vinyl or micro fiber furniture. use any allergy pills like benedryl. have tile or wood floors,