You can recognize a house dust allergy by these symptoms

Introduction

If allergic symptoms such as watery eyes or a runny nose occur within your own four walls, it is easy to suspect that this is a house dust allergy. Strictly speaking, the allergy here exists against a tiny arachnid, better known as mites, which are very fond of dust. For this reason the house dust allergy is (correctly) also called house dust mite allergy.

Overview of the typical symptoms of a house dust allergy

A house dust allergy usually leads to very typical allergic complaints. In contrast to other forms of allergy, such as a pollen allergy, which can cause similar symptoms, the symptoms occur primarily in the apartment or house and appear throughout the year. Among the most common symptoms of a house dust allergy are

  • Redness, itching and lacrimation of the eyes
  • Stuffy or runny nose, recurring sneezing
  • Dry or slimy cough
  • Hoarseness
  • Rash on the skin, hives, itching of the skin
  • Fatigue/exhaustion
  • Headaches
  • In the context of a house dust mite allergy it can come also to an allergic asthma with breathlessness

This is what the symptoms look like on the skin

A house dust allergy can also make itself felt through changes in the skin. Sometimes itching of the skin can be noticed. A skin rash in the form of hives is also possible.

In the case of hives, known in medical terminology as urticaria, the formation of wheals occurs. These are raised spots or swellings of the skin. In most cases, the hives are accompanied by a reddening of the skin (also called red courtyard) and itching.

Runny nose and sneezing irritation

A runny nose is a typical symptom of house dust allergy and is also called allergic rhinitis. A recurring sneezing irritation is also common, which is particularly pronounced in a dusty environment. The allergic rhinitis typically occurs in the night or morning hours or in very dusty rooms, such as the cellar or attic.