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, Insect Allergies
, Living with Allergies
by ruth on August 26, 2006

- How old is the mattress?
- On which floor is the bedroom located?
- How good is the ventilation?
- Is it damp?
They suggested that "mite allergen exposure may be reduced by replacing the mattress regularly and increasing ventilation of the bedroom, particularly in winter". Although the survey was made on homes across countries in Europe, I can also imagine the same would apply in US homes (and elsewhere), where dust mites has been found in detectable levels in most homes. An oldish study published in 2001 indicated that the levels of dust mites in US homes where higher in older homes, non-West census regions, single-family homes, no resident children, lower household income, heating sources other than forced air, musty or mildew odor, and higher bedroom humidity.
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