Conditions and diseases
House dust-mite allergy
Symptoms and causes
Symptoms and causesWhat is it?
The mite is a very small spider that likes dark, warm and humid places and that feeds off of people's sloughed-off skin. Some people are allergic to mite excrement.
Diagnosis and treatment
Diagnosis and treatmentThe following measures can help with dust mites:
- ventilate the room sufficiently
- Use a synthetic duvet and spread it open regularly.
- Use cotton sheets (no flannel).
- Wash the sheets weekly at 60°C.
- Vacuum your mattress once in a while, and replace it if it is more than ten years old.
- Do not lay carpets on the floor.
- Place books and clothes in the closets.
- Limit the number of stuffed animals to two. Wash them or place them in the freezer.
Treatment centres and specialisations
Treatment centres and specialisations
Ear, nose, and throat diseases (ENT)
ENT, otorhinolaryngology, ORL, ear, nose, and throat diseases, ent
Dermatology
Skin disorders

Pneumology
Pulmonary diseases
Latest publication date: 10/10/2023
Supervising author: Dr. Vermeiren Judith, Dr. Van Autryve Els, Dr. Lamont Jan