How to get rid of Dust Mite allergy

[lyuba56]

I have severe eye allergy for dust mite that live in mattresses. I tried everything:wash and dry my bedding 2 times per week, use air purifier, have hardwood floor. I use anti- allergy mattress cover, pillow cases, synthetic blanket.I tried different eye drops- no real help. Does anybody have an idea how get rid or itchy and watery eyes in the morning?
Thank you

[Dr Rajput]

Hi, welcome to the forum, few of the individuals are quite sensitive to the mites. It is true that cotton beds are infested with the mites. The rubber beds or air beds will help as they are not infested by mites. Along with that vigorous cleansing with soap and water may be helpful to remove the mites. If there is itching and inflammation can be treated with topical antipruritics such as menthol, phenol (Calamine lotion), or topical corticosteroids. Oral antihistamines can also be used.

As for your eye symptoms -
- Frequent use of artificial tears.
- Short-term administration of over-the-counter topical antihistamine/vasoconstictor agents will help.

Clothing should be washed in hot water or treated with pyrethroid insecticides to kill mites. Avoiding heavily infested areas is advisable, and trouser legs should be tucked inside socks. DEET (N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide or N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) and dimethyl phthalate applied to skin and clothing are effective in repelling mites. Clothing may also be treated with a pyrethroid insecticide, such as permethrin. I suggest you to take advice from local doctor. Take care and regards.

[lyuba56]

Thank you. Will try air matress

[bsmsl]

Sinus rinse and eye wash may be helpful, but it sounds like it is time for allergy shots.  

Feel better.