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  2. Dust mites allergies in cats is a non-seasonal, allergic response to the microscopic mite commonly known as the dust mite. Dust mites are one of the most common causes of feline allergies with a surprising 30 to 80 percent of all atopic pet cases tested revealing a positive result for dust mites.

  3. Oct 23, 2015 · Dust Mites: Minimizing Exposure in Dogs and Cats. House dust mites ( Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus) are bugs that are in every home, and some pets are allergic to them. Because these mites are very small, they cannot be seen without a microscope.

  4. Jan 22, 2024 · 3. Dust & Mites. Cats can also be allergic to indoor allergens. Dust is a common allergy in people and similarly in cats. Other household allergies include mites, mold, and mildew.

  5. Feb 14, 2024 · What are Dust Mite Allergies in Dogs and Cats? Dust mites, along with the allergen they produce, can be found in various places such as beds, mattresses, carpets, sofas, and pet bedding. They are too small for us to see and thrive in warm and humid environments.

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    Dust mite allergy symptoms caused by inflammation of nasal passages include:

    •Sneezing

    •Runny nose

    •Itchy, red or watery eyes

    •Nasal congestion

    •Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat

    Some signs and symptoms of dust mite allergy, such as a runny nose or sneezing, are similar to those of the common cold. Sometimes it's difficult to know whether you have a cold or an allergy. If symptoms persist for longer than one week, you might have an allergy.

    If your signs and symptoms are severe — such as severe nasal congestion, wheezing or difficulty sleeping — call your doctor. Seek emergency care if wheezing or shortness of breath rapidly worsens or if you are short of breath with minimal activity.

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    Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, pet dander or dust mites. Your immune system produces proteins known as antibodies that protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection.

    When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn't. When you come into contact with the allergen, your immune system produces an inflammatory response in your nasal passages or lungs. Prolonged or regular exposure to the allergen can cause the ongoing (chronic) inflammation associated with asthma.

    Dust mites eat organic matter such as skin cells people have shed, and rather than drinking water, they absorb water from humidity in the atmosphere.

    Dust also contains the feces and decaying bodies of dust mites, and it's the proteins present in this dust mite "debris" that are the culprit in dust mite allergy.

    The following factors increase your risk of developing a dust mite allergy:

    •Having a family history of allergies. You're more likely to develop a sensitivity to dust mites if several members of your family have allergies.

    •Exposure to dust mites. Being exposed to high levels of dust mites, especially early in life, increases your risk.

    •Being a child or a young adult. You're more likely to develop dust mite allergy during childhood or early adulthood.

    If you have a dust mite allergy, exposure to the mites and their debris can cause complications.

    •Sinus infections. Ongoing (chronic) inflammation of tissues in the nasal passages caused by dust mite allergy can obstruct your sinuses, the hollow cavities connected to your nasal passages. These obstructions may make you more likely to develop infections of the sinuses (sinusitis).

    •Asthma. People with asthma and dust mite allergy often have difficulty managing asthma symptoms. They may be at risk of asthma attacks that require immediate medical treatment or emergency care.

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  6. Dr. Goldstein classifies the severity of asthma attacks in the following four categories: (1) mild (the symptoms occur intermittently — but not daily — and they do not interfere with the cats lifestyle); (2) moderate (the symptoms do not occur daily, but when they do, they are more severe and debilitating, and they interfere with the cat’s acti...

  7. Cats with atopy are often allergic to the same allergens that tend to affect humans: tree pollens, grass pollens, weeds, molds, and dust mites. While these allergens cause watery eyes and a runny nose in humans, cats respond differently and often develop skin inflammation in response to these allergens.

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