dust mite

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Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

"As we expected, the dust mite didn't cause itching in the absence of IL-31, but we were surprised to see that inflammation went up."

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2023

“This will reduce allergens and dust mite colonies and won’t make your bed into a breeding ground for things that don’t make it smell so fresh,” she adds.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2021

And to complete the cycle, it’s thought these little spores, which are most commonly found in pillows, might feed on dust mite droppings.

From The Guardian • Oct. 8, 2020

Not when a dust mite could be lurking in her midst.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan