Exposure to house dust mites can trigger asthma to those who had not previously shown symptoms of asthma. However, a recent study actually found dust mites can be a cure of asthma.
"90 percent of people with asthma tell us if the dust trigger a recurrence of their asthma. This is the reason that we do research," said Leanne Metcalf from Asthma UK, which reported by the Dailymail.
Dust mites are a type of lice or parasites, whose size is very small, which is still included in the spider family. These animals can breed in dark and humid places with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius.
Very easy to find lots of mites in mattresses, pillows, clothing, carpets, chairs and toys such as dolls.
This pill-shaped drug, made from extracts of proteins found in dust mite feces. Mite feces contain protein and when inhaled or touched by people with allergies or asthma, it will encourage the production of antibodies.
This form of treatment known as immuno therapy, which works regularly enhance the immune system, so as not to overreact when in contact with the feces of mites, a major trigger of asthma attacks.
The initial trials on 600 patients with asthma showed that taking the pill every day can reduce the use of inhaled steroids, drug that is often used during asthma attacks.
"We know some people find it difficult to use inhales and other asthma medications, which have side effects if taken in high doses or for a long time. So we hope this study can be considered as an alternative treatment for patients with asthma," said Metcalf.
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