December 2019 PMID 29936683

The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy.

Jeffrey D Miller

Mentions

28
Peak: 4 in May 2020
across 4 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

76,464
potential audience

Total likes

1,374

Video views

46,739

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter19 posts
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  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highly emphasize the health risks posed by dust mites, mentioning their production of allergens like Der p1 and methods to eliminate eggs, which reflects both scientific interest and practical concern. Words like 'nasty enzyme,' 'harm,' and references to specific research articles demonstrate a serious tone, aiming to inform and influence allergy management practices among readers.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the importance of the research on dust mites and their role in allergies, often emphasizing the health risks involved.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions display high curiosity and active interest, with multiple references to detailed findings, methods for controlling mites, and implications for allergy management.

EngagementHigh engagement

The posts show deep engagement through sharing specific research facts, detailed explanations about mite biology, and practical advice like how to kill eggs, indicating involvement beyond surface-level reactions.

ImpactModerate impact

While there is a clear recognition of the significance of dust mites in allergic responses, the overall societal impact is acknowledged as moderate, mainly relevant to allergy sufferers and medical professionals.

Abstract in brief

  • Dust mites are a leading cause of allergies worldwide, especially in conditions like rhinitis, asthma, and dermatitis.
  • Their allergens mainly come from fecal particles, mite exoskeletons, and decaying bodies, which can trigger immune reactions by damaging epithelial tissues and activating immune receptors.
  • Factors like humidity and light influence dust mite distribution, and exposure to these allergens can lead to both local and systemic allergic responses, including reactions to certain foods like shrimp and snails due to cross-reactivity.]

Top posts

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HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Due to allergen cross-reactivity there is a risk of severe allergic reaction between house dust mite and invertebrates such as shrimp and snails. Allergy to HDM normally comes first. @AllergyAsthmaHQ @AirborneAllergy @Anaphylaxiscoms @AAAaust Ref. https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s https://t.co/LbkdHQ6xRh

Jun 5, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing particles of dust mites can induce sensitisation and atopic symptoms in those organs." The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller @AJCHealthcare @NACAPaudit https://t.co/AzwuP1O7pT

May 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Ref: Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller, Clinical Review in Allergy & Immunology https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s

May 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

House dust mite allergens/enzymes are mainly contained in its droppings, but also can be found in shed mite skeletons and decaying mite body fragments..." Read https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s By Dr Jeffrey Miller. @AllergyUK1 @AllergyBristol @EczemaTreatmen1 @eczemasupport Dust to Dust https://t.co/SJycTDLIGZ

Jun 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Egg of a house dust mite will hatch after 8 days. The only way to kill eggs is by dry heat 50°C (122°F) or wet heat of 60°C (140°F ), cold (freeze) -70°C. (-94°F). Once hatched the larvae are vulnerable to drowning in a family wash. https://t.co/ryLy2NNVSH Soak your wash first! https://t.co/fw8p9s8KCj

Sep 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Egg of a house dust mite. In good conditions it will hatch after 8 days. To kill eggs - dry heat 50°C (122°F) or wet heat of 60°C (140°F ), cold (freeze) -70°C. (-94°F). Once hatched the larvae are vulnerable to drowning in a family wash. Ref. https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s @AllergyUK1 https://t.co/dCJndsCYyW

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1,214 followers View post →

All mentions

HouseDustMite
@NellNockles · X

Healthy HDMs can produce approximately 1000 solid fecal waste particles - all containing Der p1. A nasty enzyme on a dirty mission to harm delicate defence cells in the skin, nose, eyes, lung. Ref @teamCNO_ https://t.co/ntdK7zQ9UZ @LullabyTrust #safe #sleep ? https://t.co/PczeMjMdKZ

Jun 3, 2025 · 35 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@NellNockles · X

@ProfPeteSmith @bnrjt07 Healthy HDMs can produce approximately 1000 solid fecal waste particles - containing Der p1. A nasty enzyme on a dirty mission to harm. Thanks & avoid https://t.co/ntdK7zPC5r

Jun 3, 2025 · 1 like · 35 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Please read the abstract of ‘The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy’Clinical Review in Allergy Immunology, June 18, 2018. https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s Dr Miller is our hero @DrAdamLawton @heretolearnkids @AllerGKS @_allergylondon @GoAllergy @RCPCHtweets @LSHTM https://t.co/OAsSLrqg2J

Jul 24, 2021 · 1,214 followers View post →
Perla.alcarazduarte
@PAlcarazduarte · X

RT @housedustmite: House dust mite allergens/enzymes are mainly contained in its droppings, but also can be found in shed mite skeletons an…

Jun 5, 2021 · 1 share · 125 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

House dust mite allergens/enzymes are mainly contained in its droppings, but also can be found in shed mite skeletons and decaying mite body fragments..." Read https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s By Dr Jeffrey Miller. @AllergyUK1 @AllergyBristol @EczemaTreatmen1 @eczemasupport Dust to Dust https://t.co/SJycTDLIGZ

Jun 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Egg of a house dust mite. In good conditions it will hatch after 8 days. To kill eggs - dry heat 50°C (122°F) or wet heat of 60°C (140°F ), cold (freeze) -70°C. (-94°F). Once hatched the larvae are vulnerable to drowning in a family wash.https://t.co/ryLy2NNVSH @PublicHealth https://t.co/zvG2puob5F

May 15, 2021 · 1 like · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Various house dust mite allergens are contained primarily in mite droppings - but are also in shed mite exoskeletons and decaying mite body fragments.." Ref Dr Jeffrey Miller https://t.co/9Vl3PyL0HS Even the egg has 2 allergens! @PedAsthmaNet @IlesDr Image Dr Harry Morrow Brown https://t.co/Ps1hKkMJAz

Apr 18, 2021 · 1,214 followers View post →
Nottingham Eczema
@eczemasupport · X

RT @housedustmite: Various house dust mite allergens are contained primarily in mite droppings, but also found in shed mite exoskeletons an…

Mar 12, 2021 · 1 share · 6,923 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Various house dust mite allergens are contained primarily in mite droppings, but also found in shed mite exoskeletons and decaying mite body fragments..." @eczemasupport @NatashasLegacy @EvelinaLondon @AmandaS44006393 Please read opening paragraph of Ref https://t.co/dJ6BVc0dFo https://t.co/4psWMDAl4p

Mar 12, 2021 · 1 share · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Egg of a house dust mite will hatch after 8 days. The only way to kill eggs is by dry heat 50°C (122°F) or wet heat of 60°C (140°F ), cold (freeze) -70°C. (-94°F). Once hatched the larvae are vulnerable to drowning in a family wash. https://t.co/ryLy2NNVSH Soak your wash first! https://t.co/fw8p9s8KCj

Sep 5, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,214 followers View post →
INDOOR POLLUTION
@bedsniff · X

RT @housedustmite: After a few days a hungry house dust mite can gain nourishment from its dropping. Powerful enzymes have made scraps of h…

Jul 8, 2020 · 1 share · 42 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Egg of a house dust mite. In good conditions it will hatch after 8 days. To kill eggs - dry heat 50°C (122°F) or wet heat of 60°C (140°F ), cold (freeze) -70°C. (-94°F). Once hatched the larvae are vulnerable to drowning in a family wash. Ref. https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s @AllergyUK1 https://t.co/dCJndsCYyW

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Dust mites reproduce sexually with copulation lasting up to 48 hours. Because of the mites tiny size the male delivers his sperm one at a time The female will continue to feed during copulation! @WomensInstitute Ref https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s https://t.co/fxCEvh3U2A

Jun 20, 2020 · 1 like · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Due to allergen cross-reactivity there is a risk of severe allergic reaction between house dust mite and invertebrates such as shrimp and snails. Allergy to HDM normally comes first. @AllergyAsthmaHQ @AirborneAllergy @Anaphylaxiscoms @AAAaust Ref. https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s https://t.co/LbkdHQ6xRh

Jun 5, 2020 · 5 likes · 1,214 followers View post →
Airborne Allergy Action
@AirborneAllergy · X

RT @housedustmite: Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing partic…

May 28, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,051 followers View post →
Nottingham Eczema
@eczemasupport · X

RT @housedustmite: Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing partic…

May 27, 2020 · 2 shares · 6,923 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing particles of dust mites can induce sensitisation and atopic symptoms in those organs." The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller @AJCHealthcare @NACAPaudit https://t.co/AzwuP1O7pT

May 27, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Ref: Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller, Clinical Review in Allergy & Immunology https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s

May 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,214 followers View post →
HouseDustMite
@housedustmite · X

Reference [recommended] ‘The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy’, Jeffrey D. Miller, Clinical Review in Allergy & Immunology, 23/06/18, Springer, https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s

Apr 24, 2020 · 1,214 followers View post →