Dust mite

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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • The dust mite is choosy and prefers wool and cotton to artificial fibres.
  • The house dust mite is an ancient creature that has developed a clever method of recycling its food.
  • What part of the dust mite causes allergies? The humble house dust mite is not the main problem in itself.
  • In fact, clinical studies show that allergic sensitization to the house dust mite is the most common cause of allergy in asthmatics in most parts of the world, affecting some 60 to 85% of patients.
  • Deutsch: As a professional entomologist, I can tell you that the dust mite is not an insect.

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