Dust Mites and Pets cause’s allergies
Dust mites are microscopic organisms in the dust found in all homes and workplaces. These miles can live in bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They thrive in the summer and die in the winter, though in warm, humid homes, they can thrive year round. House dust, which is made up of number of materials, contains dead dust mites and their waste products. It is these waste products that actually cause the allergic reaction.
Many people think that pet allergies are caused by fur from cats and dogs. But researchers have found that the major allergens are proteins that come from the oil glands in the animals’ skin and are shed in dander. Saliva, which sticks in the fur when an animal licks itself, and urine are also sources of allergy-causing proteins. Some rodents, such as guinea pigs, gerbils, mice and rats, can also cause allergic reactions in some people.