Livingaidsonline UK - Healthpoint

Did you know that 1 in 5 school children have asthma?

Did you know that a six year old pillow can have 10% of its weight consisting of old skin, mould, mite dung, dead and living mites?

Why all the fuss about House Dust Mites?

Asthma has increased dramatically over the last 20 years
3 million people suffer from asthma in the UK
750,000 are school children
100,000 asthma attacks require hospital treatment every year
2000 people die from asthma attacks every year
80% of asthma sufferers are recorded as house dust mite sensitive
Mites are found in every home
Highest numbers will be found where there is highest humidity and plentiful food supply
The bedroom and particularly within bedding provide ideal conditions for mites to thrive
We lose up to 1 litre of body moisture and shed skin in bed
The mites are not so much of a problem as their faecal pellets which break down into micro-dust
Each mite produces around 20 pellets daily
Up to 2 million mites live in a double bed mattress
This dust can be an irritant when inhaled causing narrowing of the airways
The result is coughing and sneezing

Allergen Avoidance

After fitting Anti-Allergy Bedding here are some further measures you can take:

Avoid drying washing on radiators
Avoid creating excess steam in the bathroom. Run cold water into the bath first
When cooking use a ventilated extractor fan or at least open a window and close the door to the rest of the house
Keep the door closed during and immediately after using en-suite bathrooms
Keep bedroom windows open whenever possible
Pull the bedcovers back in the morning to allow the bed to air thoroughly
Wash all normal (non anti allergy) bedding at 60^oC hot wash to destroy mites
Vacuum bedroom carpets daily and carpets where children play. Vacuum the house at least once a week
Turn your mattress and vacuum it monthly
Avoid padded headboards and cot bumpers
Avoid cleaning with an asthma sufferer in the room
Keep soft toys to a minimum and store them on a shelf
Keep pets downstairs and off furniture. Keep their sleeping area clean
Maintain good air circulation by opening windows as much and as often as possible