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
The Role of Dust Mites in Allergy.
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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.
Most discussions recognize and support the importance of the research on dust mites and their role in allergies, often emphasizing the health risks involved.
The discussions display high curiosity and active interest, with multiple references to detailed findings, methods for controlling mites, and implications for allergy management.
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.
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.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyDirect 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
Ref: Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller, Clinical Review in Allergy & Immunology https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s
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
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
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
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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
@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
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
RT @housedustmite: House dust mite allergens/enzymes are mainly contained in its droppings, but also can be found in shed mite skeletons an…
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
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
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
RT @housedustmite: Various house dust mite allergens are contained primarily in mite droppings, but also found in shed mite exoskeletons an…
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
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
RT @housedustmite: After a few days a hungry house dust mite can gain nourishment from its dropping. Powerful enzymes have made scraps of h…
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
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
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
RT @housedustmite: Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing partic…
RT @housedustmite: Direct quote "By contacting the epithelium of the eyes, nose, lower airways, skin and gut the allergen-containing partic…
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
Ref: Role of Dust Mites in Allergy, Jeffrey D Miller, Clinical Review in Allergy & Immunology https://t.co/9Vl3Pz2C6s
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