When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Dust mites are usually the last thing on our mind when looking for ways to ...

For the last couple of years, I’ve been dealing with allergies, sneezing mostly at night as I tried to sleep. So I decided to see a doctor. “Wow, you’re very allergic to dust mites,” he said after the ...

That familiar tickle in your nose when you wake up, the sneezing fit that ruins your morning, and the restless nights spent breathing through congestion could all point to the same hidden problem.

If you find yourself sneezing, wheezing and sniffling, but you're not coming down with a cold, you may have a bug of another kind: dust mites. Dust mites trigger an allergic reaction in about 15 ...

Let’s talk pillows: A La Crosse doctor makes a good case for the argument that pillows are breeding grounds for microscopic bugs that propel allergies. Pillows collect dead skin cells, oil and ...

Dust mites flourish in environments with warmth and high humidity, typically in bedding, mattresses, and upholstered furniture, as they feed on dead skin cells. Regular cleaning, such as washing ...

Many people struggle to sleep through the night due to congestion, coughing, sneezing and other allergy-like symptoms. You might even find yourself waking up with a stuffy nose and sore throat.

Dust mites are one of the most common causes of allergies or asthma, but since they are typically too small to see in bedding materials, they're not the easiest things to tackle. Luckily, the best ...

How often should you wash your pillows? Experts say regularly cleaning pillows rids them of dust mites, dead skin cells, and other allergens. Okay, so, confession time: I don’t think I’ve ever washed ...

Anesthesiologist Dr. Myroslav Figura suggests leaving your bed unmade for a period after waking. This allows trapped moisture from sweat and body heat to evaporate, reducing the proliferation of dust ...

Dust mites, thriving in bedding, trigger allergies and asthma. Washing pillows in hot water, using allergen-proof covers, and regular bedroom cleaning significantly reduce mite populations. Sunlight, ...