Treatment of dust allergies and prevention of disease complications

Take a course of dust allergy treatment with ALT and completely get rid of the disease without drugs or vaccinations!

The most common cause of allergic bronchial asthma and year-round allergic rhinitis is an allergy to house dust. This form of allergy has many similar names:  

• for house dust;
• for house dust mites; 
• for household dust;
• for library (book) dust, etc.

House dust is a natural product of human life. House dust extracts have high allergenic activity. They are heterogeneous in their composition, because contain both inorganic and organic compounds of animal, plant, microbial and fungal origin.

A little about the causes of household allergies

The allergenic activity of house dust is mainly due to the household mites it contains.

These are microscopic (0.3 mm), invisible to the naked eye, arthropods that live in bedding, old furniture, old books, carpets, etc. Allergies are caused by both living individuals and their scales.  

The optimal temperature for the growth and reproduction of ticks is 21-28 degrees Celsius, humidity 70-80%. The microclimate in bedrooms is most favorable for the development of mites. The maximum number of mites is detected in mattresses. The main source of food for ticks is desquamated epithelium of humans and animals, food debris, molds and yeasts.

An exacerbation of allergies to house dust mites usually occurs during the heating season (late autumn-winter and early spring), when the room temperature remains stably within the above limits. 

When you are allergic to household mites, sometimes a cross food allergy occurs (with manifestations on the skin and throat).

In this case, the following symptoms occur: rashes on the skin, itching, sore throat when eating crustacean seafood (shrimp, crabs, crayfish, lobsters, etc.).

This requires the allergy sufferer to follow a special diet that excludes the consumption of seafood.

Manifestations and symptoms of allergy to house dust:

• Impaired breathing through the nose, congestion in one or both nostrils at once;
• Burning and itching in the nose;
• Attacks of sneezing and copious mucous discharge from the nose;
• Redness, itching of the mucous membrane of the eyes, lacrimation;
• Painful paroxysmal dry cough;
• Attacks of suffocation.

A characteristic feature of household allergies is the deterioration of the condition during stay in enclosed spaces, especially in houses with old furniture, in apartments with carpets, etc. Dust allergies also manifest themselves in air-conditioned rooms (modern electric train cars, airplane cabins).

How to stop treating the symptoms of a dust allergy and move on to treating its cause?

If you notice characteristic signs of household allergies in yourself or your child, then it is better to immediately forget about symptomatic treatment, be it:

• All kinds of medicinal herbs and homeopathy;
• Folk remedies for treatment at home;
• Antihistamines - sprays, drops, inhalers, tablets from TV advertisements (Kestin, Loratadine, Zyrtek, Suprastin, Erius, Ketotifen, etc.);
• Recipes from grandmothers-healers and healers.

These methods provide only temporary relief from the disease and do not affect the cause of the disease. With this “treatment,” the severity of allergy to house dust in children or adults will only increase from year to year.

In children, an allergy to house dust, if not treated correctly, can cause complications in the form of overgrowth of the adenoids and even atrophy of the nasal mucosa, leading to loss of smell.

As a preventive measure, you can minimize the dust content in the air - remove carpets, replace feather pillows with synthetic ones, use special bedding, use air filters, but all this does not completely eliminate the problem and in the future creates a risk of developing bronchial asthma. What should an allergic person do then? Treat the cause of the disease!

Autolymphocytotherapy will be discussed below.

Video about the prevention and treatment of house dust mite allergies in the TV program “About the Most Important Thing” (broadcast on 02/11/2016)

The story about allergies to house dust is in the video from 2:14 to 12:30. The author of the ALT method, allergist-immunologist Nadezhda Yuryevna Logina, advises.

Problems of a patient with an allergy to house dust:

• Respiratory dysfunction: nasal congestion, asthma attacks
• Lack of sense of smell, impaired sense of taste
• Cross food allergy to seafood
• Possible development of polyposis of the nose and paranasal sinuses
• The need for regular cleaning of the living space
• Mandatory use of special bedding and interior items
• With long-term symptomatic therapy, its side effects appear
• The use of the classical ASIT method is difficult in case of polyvalent (multiple) allergies.

Get rid of house dust mite allergies in 2020 with ALT!

“Autolymphocytotherapy” (abbreviated as ALT) has been widely used in the treatment of patients with various forms of allergic diseases for more than 20 years; the method was first patented in 1992.

ALT has been successfully used in the treatment of dust allergies in adults and children. For children, treatment with the Autolymphocytotherapy method is carried out after 5 years of age.

• The method of “Autolymphocytotherapy”, in addition to the treatment of “house dust allergies”, is widely used for: atopic dermatitis, urticaria, angioedema, food allergies, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergies to household allergens, to pets, allergies to cold and ultraviolet rays (photodermatitis).
• The ALT method is successfully used for sensitivity to several allergens at the same time, for example:
• The essence of the ALT method is to use one’s own immune cells—lymphocytes—to restore normal immune function and reduce the body’s sensitivity to various allergens.

Autolymphocytotherapy is carried out on an outpatient basis, in an allergology office as prescribed and under the supervision of an allergist-immunologist. Lymphocytes are isolated from a small amount of the patient's venous blood under sterile laboratory conditions.

The isolated lymphocytes are injected subcutaneously into the lateral surface of the shoulder. Before each procedure, the patient is examined in order to individually prescribe the dose of the administered autovaccine.

Apart from its own lymphocytes and physiological solution, the autovaccine does not contain any drugs. Treatment regimens and the number and frequency of immune cells administered depend on the severity of the disease.

Autolymphocytes are administered in gradually increasing doses with an interval between injections of 2 to 6 days. Course of treatment: 6-8 procedures.

• 1. — Taking 5 ml of blood.
• 2.— Isolation of autolymphocytes
• 3.— Examination by an allergist and determination of the autovaccine dose
• 4.— Subcutaneous injection of own lymphocytes

Normalization of the functions of the immune system and a decrease in the body's sensitivity to allergens occurs gradually. Cancellation of supportive symptomatic therapy is also carried out gradually under the supervision of an allergist. The patient is given the opportunity to have 3 free follow-up consultations within 6 months of observation after completing the course of treatment using the Autolymphocytotherapy method.

The effectiveness of treatment is determined by the individual characteristics of the immune system. This process to a certain extent depends on the patient’s compliance with the recommendations of the allergist during the period of treatment and rehabilitation.

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Benefits of treating household dust allergies with ALT:

• We treat the cause of the disease, not its symptoms
• Minimum contraindications
• No hospitalization or time away from work required
• The course of treatment is only 3-4 weeks
• 1 procedure takes only 1-2 hours
• Treatment is possible in the absence of persistent remissions
• Autolymphocytotherapy can be combined with any symptomatic treatment
• THE METHOD IS AUTHORIZED BY THE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR SUPERVISION IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE

Effectiveness of treating house dust mite allergy with ALT

When assessing the long-term results of treatment, long-term remission was confirmed in patients with an allergy to house dust with the manifestation of year-round rhinitis :

• 77%Remission for over 5 years - in 77% of cases
• 27%Remission from 1 to 5 years - in 27% of cases
• 6%Remission for a period of 6 months to 1 year was observed in 6% of patients 

Long-term remission was confirmed in patients with allergies to house dust with the manifestation of bronchial asthma :

• 38%Remission over 5 years - in 38% of cases
• 44%Remission from 1 to 5 years - in 44% of cases
• 18% Remission of less than a year was observed in 18% of patients.

We recommend reading reviews from our patients with house dust allergies who were treated with ALT.

How much does it cost to treat this disease?

The cost of 1 procedure is 3700 rubles . The cost of a course of subcutaneous autolymphocytotherapy (6–8 procedures), respectively, is 22,200-29,600 rubles .

After a course of ALT, 3 free consultations are carried out by an allergist during 6 months of observation. If a repeated course of treatment is necessary, an individual discount system is provided.  

The initial allergy examination is carried out in accordance with the standards of the Department of Health. Previous examinations are taken into account, as well as tests for IgE and allergens in other medical institutions.

Tests for household allergens and a blood test for IgE can be done at medical centers where autolymphocytotherapy is performed in the Russian Federation.

Make an appointment with the author of the ALT method!

Allergist-immunologist Nadezhda Yuryevna Logina will see you in Moscow on a weekday

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Allergist-immunologist Logina N.Yu. sees in several medical centers in Moscow

How is “house allergy” treated in adults and children?

Completing the treatment course:

• 1 Adults: appointment with an allergist-immunologist, initial consultation. Children under 14 years of age: observed by a pediatric allergist and personally by N. Yu. Logina (no additional charge)
• 2 Examination (previously conducted studies in other medical institutions are taken into account).
• 3 Course of treatment using the subcutaneous ALT method: 3-4 weeks (6-8 procedures in total, 2 times a week)
•  4Normalization of the body's sensitivity to allergens occurs gradually.
•  5Rehabilitation for 6 months takes place under the supervision of an allergist without additional payment.

How will the life of an allergy sufferer improve after taking an ALT course?

• Normal respiratory function will be restored
• For bronchial asthma, the need for basic therapy will decrease, up to its abolition
• You will stop constantly carrying a handkerchief with you, your nose will begin to distinguish odors
• You will not avoid closed or air-conditioned spaces
• Costs for using expensive medications will be reduced
• Your quality of life will improve, even with a long course of the disease.

Source: http://altherapy.ru/chto_lechim/lechenie_allergii/allergiya_na_domashnuu_pyl/

Allergy to dust - the first symptoms and treatment of the disease. Basic rules, recommendations and prevention of dust allergies (95 photos)

Modern research suggests that every year the number of patients suffering from allergic reactions increases. There are strong biological reasons to believe that allergies are transmitted genetically, that is, they have a direct genetic predisposition. However, this disease can be not only congenital, but also acquired.

Essence and reasons for appearance

Allergy itself is a negative reaction of our body to external irritants from the environment. The following particles can be allergens:

• street dust;
• house dust, including house dust mites;
• hair, saliva, excrement of domestic animals (the most common are dogs, cats, guinea pigs);
• for products, namely protein (eggs, fish), citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits), dairy (kefir, milk), seafood (mussels, shrimp), nuts;
• seasonal allergies (poplar fluff, flowering of certain plants).

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• And these are just some of the diagnosed irritants.
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Allergy to dust is a fairly common phenomenon. Dust is a kind of compound that includes particles of mold, the epidermis of humans and their pets, as well as excrement and other waste products of various insects and parasites.

Doctors say that it is the components of dust that are the main allergens. Thus, our soft toys, books and the abundance of cabinets and shelves in the house can actually be considered a breeding ground for the disease.

House dust is also dangerous because it is a habitat for ticks. The main areas of localization of these parasites are home textiles, pillows, carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses and bed linen.

It is believed that the ideal climate for their existence is high humidity (more than 50%) and a temperature low enough for living (approximately 20). This means that almost all of us are automatically susceptible to this disease.

Diagnosis and identification of allergy symptoms

The characteristic reaction of our body to external allergens includes the following symptoms of dust allergy:

• Skin rashes of various localizations. The most affected areas are the groin, elbows, and abdomen.
• Allergic conjunctivitis of the eyes and eyelids, swelling, redness, itching and burning.
• Spasmodic reactions of the respiratory tract, attacks of severe asthma.
• Allergic swelling of the nasal cavity.
• Headache, ear pain and decreased hearing may occur.

Symptoms can be diagnosed in various ways. For example, special immunological studies based on analyzes are currently being carried out. Skin tests are still the most common.

1. A small amount of the suspected allergen is injected shallowly into the patient's skin to observe the inflammatory reaction.
2. But such diagnostic methods can have their consequences, for example, the long-term effect of the allergen on the body.

Complications of allergic reactions

After we have looked at how dust allergies manifest themselves, it is worth talking about possible complications of the disease.

Anaphylactic shock is the body's most famous negative reaction to allergic irritants. It is an unbearable itching of the skin, a sharp decrease in blood pressure and difficulty breathing caused by swelling.

Doctors note that patients appear as pale as possible, with a weak pulse and high sweating. Unfortunately, in certain complex cases, death is possible, but such phenomena are quite rare.

• With frequent systematic contact with allergens, the development of chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract, asthma, and lung diseases is possible.

First aid for acute allergies

What to do if you are allergic to dust? If an acute allergic reaction occurs, it is necessary to provide the following first aid to the victim:

• isolate the allergen from the victim;
• if the allergen gets inside: give an enema, rinse the stomach, induce vomiting of the patient, provide plenty of fluids (only plain clean water);
• for insect bites: carefully remove the sting, apply ice to the bite site;
• in case of a negative reaction to animal waste products: remove the allergen as far as possible from the victim.

1. Further, in all cases, it is necessary to urgently call a doctor.

Dust allergy: available treatments

The initial stage of treatment is the same isolation of the allergen. Unfortunately, you will have to say goodbye to your beloved pets if you are confirmed to be allergic to wool.

Further treatment of dust allergies takes place in the following areas:

• drug therapy;
• immunotherapy.

• Treatment with medications includes such drugs as:

• dust allergy tablets,
• nasal solutions,
• syrups and mixtures,
• inhalation solutions for nebulizer,
• eye drops and ointments,
• dermatological ointments.

It is worth mentioning that a certain percentage of patients give preference to traditional methods of treatment and know how to get rid of dust allergies without the use of medications.

1. They take an infusion of calendula flowers internally as an antiseptic, as well as a decoction of nettle leaves as a drug to improve immunity.

• The effectiveness of such methods has not been proven.

Prevention: how to protect yourself from disease

The key to a high level of health is preventive measures. After all, it is easier to prevent a disease from occurring than to eradicate it later.

• Carry out a thorough wet cleaning of the house, in particular in hard-to-reach places (mezzanines, upper shelves, figurines, books);
• Store book products in closed cabinets;
• Change old pillows and mattresses at least once every 1-2 years, do not leave old pillows in the house, get rid of dust collectors;
• If possible, purchase a vacuum cleaner with a water filter and a humidifier;
• Boost your immunity;
• Remove wall hangings in the apartment;
• Walk more in the fresh air, relax in the country (if possible, in the countryside).

Hygiene is the main component of prevention. It is quite simple to protect yourself from this insidious disease - the main thing is to follow these simple tips and monitor your health.

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Allergy to dust

Doctors call allergies “the disease of the century,” and this is not an exaggeration. Doctors are sounding the alarm: the number of allergy sufferers is growing exponentially every year. If you are allergic to any product, you probably know about it. However, with dust allergies the situation is different - people often do not suspect the cause of frequent runny noses, sore throats and increased fatigue.

Disease statistics

According to statistics, approximately every tenth inhabitant of our planet suffers from allergies to one degree or another, and allergies to dust are the most common. Every year the number of allergy sufferers increases by 30–40 million people.

Doctors blame it on poor environment and heredity, uncontrolled use of antibiotics and other drugs that confuse our immune system, although no one can say for sure why some people suffer from allergies and others do not. And the official statistics themselves are not entirely accurate - many people live with dust allergies for years without knowing it.

According to the most pessimistic estimates, 40% of people have a dust allergy, but most of them mistake its symptoms for a cold or ignore them altogether.

By the way

House dust is by no means a lifeless environment. It is home to about 50 species of microscopic insects and many bacteria.

Causes of dust allergies

Dust is a very heterogeneous substance that consists of many components. Some of them are harmless, while others can cause allergy symptoms.

Typically, dust contains tiny flakes of dead skin, pet hair, pieces of food, pollen, textile fibers, rodent and insect excrement, mold and yeast spores, bacteria and even living creatures - microscopic saprophyte dust mites. These are tiny insects that can only be seen under a microscope.

There are up to 300 such mites in 1 gram of ordinary dust, and 200–300 million saprophytes can live in an old double mattress. They themselves are harmless, do not bite and feed on flakes of dead skin, but their waste products are a rather strong allergen. Mold spores and pollen can also cause allergies.

When an allergen enters the body, the latter’s defense system increases the sensitivity of all cells and tissues and produces antibodies that should neutralize the foreign substance. If an allergen attacks the immune system again and again, mediator cells are produced. When there are too few of them, cell damage occurs and an allergic reaction occurs.

By the way

According to statistics, 80% of asthmatics are allergic to waste products of saprophytic mites.

Dust allergy symptoms

Mild house dust allergies are very similar to a cold. It is manifested by inflammation of the mucous membranes, nasal congestion, sneezing, dry cough and redness of the eyes.

With prolonged allergies, sleep is disturbed, a feeling of constant fatigue arises - because of a stuffy nose, a person cannot breathe normally even in sleep, and therefore often wakes up and feels exhausted in the morning.

Efficiency and attentiveness decrease, people become irritated and lethargic. Allergic dermatitis often occurs - the skin becomes dry and cracked, itching and redness occur.

Consequences of dust allergies

All of the above symptoms are extremely unpleasant, but they are not life-threatening. But some people, especially those sensitive to allergens, risk much more. Long-term allergies can provoke the development of bronchial asthma.

Its signs are wheezing in the bronchi, difficulty breathing, bouts of severe coughing and shortness of breath. Asthma is especially dangerous for children and the elderly. Doctors note that not only the incidence of asthma is growing, but also the mortality rate from it. Every year, about 5,000 Russians die from bronchial asthma, and 80% of them are children.

The risk is enormous, especially considering that every 12th person in our country suffers from asthma.

How to deal with dust allergies?

Most people believe that the most reliable way to deal with dust is a vacuum cleaner. But why then do allergy and asthma symptoms often intensify after cleaning? There is nothing strange about this. Most vacuum cleaners are not only ineffective, they also make things worse.

Coarse dust settles in the dust collector, but the smallest particles easily pass through primitive filters and fly out of the other end of the vacuum cleaner along with the air stream. Electrified dust hangs in the air for hours, invisible but destructive.

In addition, the dust collection bag itself becomes an accumulator of allergens - the previously mentioned saprophytic mites love darkness and dust, and the dust collector of a vacuum cleaner is their ideal habitat.

Important!

Allergies can appear at any age. And even if until now you have not noticed any signs of an allergy to house dust, you should not test your body’s strength.

Stress, weakening of the body due to illness, a change in lifestyle - and now a person who has never suffered from allergies is forced to see a doctor. Therefore, those for whom it does not yet cause any tangible problems should also get rid of dust.

If you or someone in your family is allergic to house dust, you should reconsider your entire cleaning system. Here are a few rules and recommendations that must be followed:

• Air mattresses, blankets and pillows. It is best to do this on a sunny, cold day on the balcony. Give preference to special hypoallergenic pillows, blankets and mattresses - they can be bought in stores for allergy sufferers.
• Change bedding as often as possible, ideally 2 times a week.
• Mattresses and pillows should not last for years; they need to be changed from time to time. A cheaper alternative is to purchase removable dustproof covers.
• Bed linen should be made of smooth and dense fabrics. Soft tissues wear out quickly, which increases the number of tiny fibers in the inhaled air.
• Install a humidifier. The air in our apartments - especially in winter, when the central heating is on - is very dry, and this is bad in itself. Dry air irritates the mucous membranes and leads to the appearance of microcracks, each of which is an open gate for infections and allergens. In dry air, small dust particles can hang for several days. Today you can find many different humidifiers on sale, including those with aromatherapy function - you can add essential oils to them, many of which have an antibacterial effect.
• Buy a good washing vacuum cleaner with a serious filtration system - for example, the Rainbow brand. These vacuum cleaners are equipped with a water filter that captures almost 100% of dust particles. In addition, the patented system humidifies the air in the room, and the 0.003% of dust that escapes the filter gets wet and settles on the floor. That's why Rainbow is the only vacuum cleaner in the world that is also certified as an air purifier. Rainbow can be used not only for air purification and humidification, but also for aromatherapy, deep cleaning of mattresses and dry cleaning of carpets.
• Wet cleaning should be done at least twice a week. You can use a mop and a rag or the same vacuum cleaner with a water filter, for example, Rainbow - such cleaning will be much more effective.
• Refuse the abundance of textiles - heavy curtains, many sofa cushions, fleecy carpets. The more such things in the house, the more mites and dust, the higher the risk of allergies. Swap your curtains for blinds made from aluminum, wood or bamboo - they look good and are easy to clean.
• Treat plastic and wooden surfaces with special dust-repellent compounds.
• Ventilate rooms as often as possible. Despite the fact that air cleanliness in large cities leaves much to be desired, the concentration of dust on the street is much lower than in the cleanest apartment.

If you follow all these rules, you can almost completely eliminate contact with the allergen. The less often we encounter an irritating factor, the better we feel, but that’s not all - if a person does not come into contact with house dust for a long time, there is a chance that the allergy to it will go away on its own over time.

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Source: https://rainbow-e2.ru/usefull/allergiya-na-pyl/

Allergy to dust

Dust allergy is an allergic reaction that occurs upon contact with components of street or house dust and is manifested by the development of symptoms of rhinitis, conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis or bronchial asthma. Diagnostics includes taking an anamnesis, conducting a physical examination, general clinical and allergological studies (skin prick tests, detection of specific immunoglobulins). Therapeutic measures include stopping or reducing contact with the allergen, taking antihistamines, symptomatic medications, and performing ASIT.

Dust allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction that develops when foreign protein components contained in dust enter the respiratory tract or skin. Clinical symptoms are manifested by the development of a runny nose, coughing and sneezing attacks, difficulty breathing and suffocation, itching of the skin.

According to WHO, approximately 40% of all cases of year-round allergic reactions on Earth are associated with increased sensitivity of the body to dust components. The most common allergen present in house dust is microparticles of mites and their metabolic products.

On average, one gram of dust from a mattress can contain from 200 to 15,000 mites.

Allergy to dust

The complex of organic and inorganic components contained in dust includes all kinds of chemicals entering the apartment from the street, fragments of the vital activity of animals, insects, arachnids and other potential allergens:

• Street dust . Contains particles of soil, gravel, bitumen, cement, soot, plant pollen and fungal spores, various microorganisms.
• Animal waste products . This is wool, dandruff, saliva, sebaceous gland products, excrement of domestic animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.). The main allergenic properties are foreign proteins in the saliva and upper layer of animal skin, attached to their fur.
• House dust mites . Microscopic fragments of the bodies and excrement of pyroglyphid house dust mites are localized in mattresses, blankets, pillows, carpeting and upholstery. Mites feed on constantly exfoliating human epidermal cells, secreting special enzymes that are strong allergens to break them down. The optimal environment for the life of pyroglyph mites is humidity above 50-60% and temperature in the range of 20-26 degrees Celsius.
• Other allergens . They include particles of cellulose from the paper pages of books and various microorganisms contained in library dust, molds, fragments of the bodies and secretions of insects (flies, ants, cockroaches).

The above allergens are microscopic in size, volatile, and water-soluble, so they can easily penetrate the human body along with dust through direct contact with interior items and bedding (during sleep and rest, when cleaning premises), and through inhalation.

Upon initial contact with dust allergens, sensitization develops, accompanied by increased production of specific IgE immunoglobulins by immune cells.

Repeated penetration of a foreign protein into the body (on the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, bronchi, skin) and its interaction with antibodies causes activation of mast cells with the release of inflammatory mediators and the development of clinical manifestations of an allergic reaction in one of the “target organs”.

In this case, symptoms appear in response to the nonspecific irritating effect of non-protein components of dust in the absence of an immunological stage and the development of the inflammatory process according to the mechanism of a pseudo-allergic reaction.

The clinical picture of an allergic reaction to dust depends on the route of penetration of foreign proteins into the body (mucous membrane of the nasopharynx, larynx and bronchi, skin), hereditary predisposition, age, concomitant diseases and other factors. In this case, signs of conjunctivitis, rhinitis, bronchial asthma, and atopic dermatitis appear. Dust allergy symptoms can occur year-round, including in the fall and winter.

Clinical manifestations of allergic conjunctivitis are characterized by damage to the conjunctiva with its redness and dilation of the capillaries, the appearance of hyperemia and swelling of the edges of the eyelids, and lacrimation.

In the acute period, symptoms develop in the first minutes or hours after the allergen hits the conjunctiva and are accompanied by intense itching, a burning sensation under the eyelids, and photophobia.

With allergies to dust, a chronic course of conjunctivitis with scant manifestations is more common: periodic itching and burning in the eye area, slight lacrimation.

Irritation of the nasal mucosa during allergic rhinitis is manifested by attacks of sneezing, which become more pronounced in the evening after entering a dusty room, as well as after a night's sleep. Sneezing is accompanied by profuse rhinorrhea and itching.

With chronic sensitization, there is a periodic feeling of itching, tickling in the nasal cavity, and full nasal breathing is difficult.

Allergic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tree leads to shortness of breath, a feeling of lack of air, a dry cough with difficult to separate sputum, and sudden attacks of obstruction with suffocation.

Exacerbation of atopic bronchial asthma caused by dust allergy is more often observed in autumn and winter due to an increase in the amount of dust in rooms and a decrease in air humidity during the heating season.

At the same time, the well-being of patients significantly improves after leaving dusty premises in the morning, and worsens in the evening after returning to the apartment.

Damage to the skin due to dust allergies is characterized by the presence of itchy rashes on the skin like urticaria, signs of atopic dermatitis with persistent erythema and peeling, the appearance of cracks, eroded areas with weeping and subsequent formation of crusts, and frequent infection of damaged surfaces. Skin itching becomes one of the main symptoms of allergic dermatitis, intensifying during cleaning of rooms and at night. The general condition of patients is often disturbed, which is manifested by frequent headaches, sleep disturbances, irritability and mood swings, and social maladjustment.

A complicated course develops with frequent exacerbations of respiratory and skin allergies, the addition of a bacterial infection, and a combination of dust allergies with chronic respiratory diseases.

After 3-5 years of moderate atopic asthma, emphysema and cor pulmonale may develop. Systematic contact with industrial dust is fraught with the occurrence of pneumoconiosis.

Rarely, dust allergies can cause systemic disorders: thrombocytopenic purpura, exogenous allergic alveolitis, nephropathy.

At an appointment with an allergist-immunologist, a clinical examination of the skin and visible mucous membranes, palpation of internal organs is carried out, general clinical and biochemical tests, and spirometry are prescribed.

If there is an allergic inflammation of the nasopharynx or skin, a consultation with an ENT doctor, dermatologist, or ophthalmologist is carried out.

To identify the disease, skin prick and prick tests are performed with standard epidermal allergens of animals (cats, dogs, sheep, rabbits) and house dust mites, and specific IgE immunoglobulins are determined.

Provocative tests may be performed if indicated.

Differential diagnosis of dust allergy is carried out with other allergic diseases, pathology of the ENT organs (rhinitis, sinusitis of viral and bacterial etiology), acute and chronic bronchitis, and skin diseases.

Therapeutic measures include limiting contact with allergens, using barrier drugs, antiallergic drugs, and ASIT.

• Reduce exposure to dust . Carrying out regular wet cleaning of premises (floors and walls, furniture and household appliances) with cleaning of carpets, mattresses, and timely replacement of bed linen. It is advisable to replace feather pillows and duvets with synthetic ones. Daily ventilation of rooms and humidification of indoor air is necessary.
• Barrier means . In the initial stage of allergic rhinitis caused by an allergy to dust, it is possible to use special sprays applied to the nasal mucosa and create a barrier, protective layer there that prevents the penetration of the allergen.
• Antiallergic drugs . Antihistamines of the first and second generation, membrane stabilizers are used, and in severe cases, glucocorticosteroids are used locally, orally or parenterally.
• ASIT . The use of allergen-specific immunotherapy is most effective for allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma (if immunological testing reveals allergens from domestic animals and dust mites). Treatment should be carried out according to strict indications, taking into account possible side effects from therapy. The total duration of ASIT is from 2 to 5 years.

Timely identification of allergens that cause a hypersensitivity reaction upon contact with dust and the appointment of adequate treatment (including immunotherapy) allows achieving stable remission of the disease.

Severe and complicated forms with disability develop with systematic exposure to dust irritants (household, library, industrial dust).

Prevention of exacerbations is based on the constant implementation of measures to reduce contact with dust: daily wet cleaning of the apartment, hygienic treatment of pets, automation of technological processes, use of personal protective equipment (respirators, masks).

Source: https://www.KrasotaiMedicina.ru/diseases/allergic/dust-allergy

How does a dust allergy manifest: symptoms and complications

No matter how hard we fight dust, it still returns to its place again and again.

Every day, housewives around the world spend a lot of time cleaning it, because dust is a powerful allergen that causes a number of unpleasant symptoms and contributes to reactions in the body and skin.

How a dust allergy manifests itself can be understood visually or by diagnosing the disease.

Causes of dust allergies

What does it consist of and where does it come from? Why is it so dangerous for our health? Dust is a series of components that include chemicals that enter our home from the street, the epidermis of pets, particles of spiders, various insects, cellulose particles and many other possible allergens:

• Fragments of animal life. These include the hair of cats or dogs, their saliva, sweat, dander, and particles of excrement. The main allergen is a foreign protein from the skin or saliva of our pets.
• Dust mites. Or rather, not the insects themselves, but the enzymes that they produce while eating dead human skin cells. The favorite habitat of ticks is feather pillows, old upholstery of sofas and armchairs, woolen blankets, and carpets. Most often they can be found in warm and damp rooms.
• Street dust. It contains soil, cement, soot residues, building materials, pollen from flowering trees and plants, fungal spores, and other allergens.
• Other microorganisms. We can also find particles of dead spiders, flies, bedbugs, small insects, and mold and mushrooms in house dust.

As you can see, all such substances are microscopic in size, which easily allows them to enter our body and cause an unpleasant disease.

How does dust allergy manifest : mechanism of occurrence

If at least one of the above components is an allergen for the body, then the immune system will begin to work at full capacity and respond according to a certain pattern. The pet's epidermis, its saliva, dead skin, particles of small insects or flower pollen enter the allergy sufferer's body through the respiratory tract.

During the first contact with the allergen, the immune system is triggered and begins to secrete an increased amount of immunoglobulin. The next time a “foreign” protein penetrates the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, skin or bronchi, an active reaction of the body begins and the release of histamine, which leads to a severe runny nose, sneezing or tearfulness.

In some cases, allergic symptoms will not take long to appear, and within a couple of minutes after contact with the allergen, they begin to manifest themselves.

There is also a delayed reaction, which occurs only after 5–6 hours, and in this case it becomes much more difficult to determine the foreign substance.

How does a dust allergy manifest : main symptoms

Like any other disease, dust allergy has its own symptoms. As a rule, the immune response to an allergen contained in dust manifests itself in three ways:

• Allergic rhinitis. It's a mild disease, but an annoying one. It is characterized by a severe runny nose, clear, watery discharge from the nose, frequent sneezing, itching of the mucous membranes, sore throat, and mild hoarseness. You may feel general weakness or headache.
• Allergic conjunctivitis. A fairly common symptom of dust allergies among the population. While cleaning, an allergy sufferer may experience an unpleasant burning sensation in the eyes, a sensation of “sand” in the eye, tearing, redness, swelling and swelling of the upper and lower eyelids. If the patient uses contact lenses, the condition may worsen.
• Bronchial asthma is one of the most life-threatening manifestations of the disease. During asthma, bronchospasm may occur and breathing may become difficult. An attack of a severe diagnosis will manifest itself in the form of suffocation, prolonged coughing, and shortness of breath.

If the patient’s general condition worsens or any of the listed symptoms worsen, you should immediately seek the help of specialists and begin treatment therapy.

How does a dust allergy manifest itself in the form of complications

Any disease can change its clinical manifestation for the worse if neglected and untimely seeking the help of a doctor. Dust allergies are no exception. The main complications with this problem will be:

• Quincke's edema. This reaction is characterized by severe swelling of the mucous membranes in various organs. The most dangerous thing will be swelling of the larynx, which can lead to difficulty breathing, general weakness, and deterioration of well-being. If you notice that an allergy sufferer has excessively pale or bluish skin or shortness of breath, immediately call an ambulance to avoid death from suffocation.
• Anaphylactic shock. An acute allergy to dust particles can develop quite quickly. It manifests itself as a rapid drop in blood pressure, difficulty breathing, and wheezing can be heard in the lungs. If the patient begins to lack air, his skin begins to turn pale, his lips and nails become blue, and loss of consciousness is possible. In case of anaphylactic shock, a person should receive emergency medical care.

Such complications are very dangerous for children whose immune systems have not yet strengthened. Adults who have suffered serious illnesses, surgeries, or have been in stressful situations should especially take care of themselves and take measures if there are possible signs of illness.

Methods for determining dust allergies

To accurately determine your dust allergy, you need to visit an allergist and conduct special laboratory tests. You can also use the observation method at home. The main diagnostic methods include:

• Blood analysis. This study is the most accurate. In addition, it can be carried out if the severity of the body's reaction to the allergen is not known.
• Skin tests. A small amount of possible allergens (fungal, epidermal, pollen and others) is applied to the surface of the skin. After this, a small scratch is made on the area and after half an hour they look at the result.
• Intradermal tests. A possible allergen is injected intradermally. The method is used in the initial stages of allergies.
• Blood tests for immunoglobulin. Such an analysis answers the question of the potential danger and degree of development of the disease.

In addition to tests, a person can also use the observation method for the initial manifestations of the disease. The main task will be to pay attention to the time of deterioration of the condition, objects with which there was contact, and then an attack of sneezing, rhinitis or redness of the eyes began.

A sufficient number of various home and clinical studies makes it possible for an allergy sufferer to accurately determine the “unacceptable” substance and begin the fight against the diagnosis in the near future.

Treatment of clinical manifestations of dust

If an accurate diagnosis has already been established and it becomes clear that the clinical manifestations are associated with house dust, then the attending doctor prescribes a number of therapeutic measures. Treatment of such a disease involves limiting contact with allergens, using barrier agents, and antihistamines.

First you need to determine exactly where and how dust allergies manifest themselves .

For example, to reduce contact with dust, the patient should carry out regular wet cleaning with cleaning of carpets, upholstery of sofas and armchairs, mattresses, and regularly change bed linen.

You need to ventilate the room daily and buy a room humidifier. Perhaps the whole problem lies in the cleanliness of the house.

In the initial stages of the disease, barrier agents will help. Special sprays or ointments are applied to the nasal mucosa. The drugs create a protective barrier that prevents the allergic substance from entering the human body.

For more serious symptoms, antihistamines are prescribed, which block the production of histamine in the body and thus help overcome an unpleasant runny nose, nasal congestion, constant sneezing and other signs of the disease.

Disease prevention

Timely identification of the problem, consultation with an allergist and prescribing the correct treatment will help achieve remission of the disease. Acute complications arise only against the background of constant exposure to specific irritants (household, book or industrial dust). Preventive measures are based on reducing the patient’s daily contact with allergens:

• constant cleaning of the room, cleaning walls, carpets;
• replacing feather pillows and blankets with synthetic ones, getting rid of small decorative pillows and bulky curtains;
• storing books in special cabinets and shelves, which are closed with glass doors, to prevent dust from books from entering the living space;
• ventilation of rooms and bedding. Ticks do not like bright sunlight, too high or low temperatures;
• regular cleaning of carpets, mattresses, blankets, upholstery of sofas, armchairs, chairs and beds;
• stopping the use of air conditioners and vacuum cleaners, which raise tiny dust particles into the air. For allergy sufferers, the most optimal would be a modern device with a vacuum filter that absorbs microscopic household allergens;
• adding eucalyptus oil to water when cleaning or washing things. This ingredient destroys mites that live in our clothes or household items;
• using an air purifier or humidifier.

If you have children in your home, make sure that they do not allow pets to be near them in bed; bathe your pets periodically. Try to wash soft toys as often as possible or replace them with new, more compact ones.

As we can see, an allergy to household dust brings great discomfort to many people in everyday life and causes a number of complications. You need to accurately describe to your doctor how your allergy to dust manifests itself at home or on the street. Only timely consultation, adequate treatment and preventive measures will help combat the disease once and for all.

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