House dust allergy
House dust allergy: Introduction
House dust allergy: House dust allergy is an adverse reaction by the body's immune system to allergens dound in household dust such as pet dander, mold and dust mites. The specific symptoms that can result can vary amongst patients.
More detailed information about the symptoms,
causes, and treatments of House dust allergy is available below.
Symptoms of House dust allergy
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symptoms of House dust allergy
Treatments for House dust allergy
- Avoid coming into contact with the allergen, antihistamines, bronchodilators for asthmatic symptoms
- Treatment of house dust allergy is dependant upon the type and severity of the reaction. Treatments for house dust allergy include:
- Allergen avoidance and minimisation - removal of carpets and curtains, frequent vacuuming, low allergy bedding etc.
- Antihistamines - for allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis
- Nasal sprays - including topical steroids and antihistamines used for allergic rhinitis
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Home Diagnostic Testing
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- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Child General Health: Home Testing
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Causes of House dust allergy
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House dust allergy: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Misdiagnosis and House dust allergy
Mild worm infections undiagnosed in children: Human worm infestations, esp. threadworm, can be overlooked in some cases,
because it may cause only mild or even absent symptoms.
Although the most common...read more »
Mesenteric adenitis misdiagnosed as appendicitis in children: Because appendicitis is one of the
more feared conditions for a child with abdominal pain, it can be over-diagnosed
(it can, of course, also fail to be diagnosed with...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure.
The "cuff" around...read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be
correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
These patients are not the typical migraine...read more »
Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases
are difficult to diagnose.
Even the well-knowns conditions such as ...read more »
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House dust allergy: Research Doctors & Specialists
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House dust allergy: Rare Types
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