Health Tip: Kick Dust Mites Out of Bed

(HealthDay News) -- Do you wake up sneezing and sniffling? Dust mites in your bed could be to blame.

But you don't have to share your bed with these critters. Here are suggestions from the National Sleep Foundation:

  • Run a dehumidifier in your bedroom, as dust mites thrive in humid conditions.
  • Buy dust-proof covers for your pillows and mattress.
  • Every week, wash bedding in very hot water and dry it in the hot cycle.
  • Dust and vacuum your bedroom weekly.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Athletes Can Expect High Ozone, Pollen Counts for Paris Olympics

    FDA Warns Top National Bakery to Stop Listing Allergens in Products When They Aren't There

    Some Chocolate Products Labeled 'Dairy-Free' Contain Milk, FDA Finds

    Watchdog Group Says U.S. Food Recalls Rose Again Last Year

    Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

    Air Pollution Could Be Changing Children's Brains

    1 in 6 U.S. Adults With Asthma Can't Afford Meds

    Radon Exposure Linked to Increased Asthma Symptoms in Children

    Wildfires in Western U.S., Canada Create Hazardous Air Conditions

    Asthma Risk Doubles in People With Diabetes

    Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu

    'Dual Mutant' Seasonal Flu Virus Could Make Some Treatments Ineffective

    CDC Urges Faster Testing for Bird Flu Amid Growing Outbreak

    Has RSV Vaccine Hesitancy Subsided?

    Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine