Material Taken From: My House Is Killing Me by Jeffery C. May
Dust mites are considered one of the most common causes of alergy and asthma in the world. When surfaces are disturbed in your home, microscopic dust mite body parts (they molt as they grow) and fecal pellets become airborne. This fecal matter is the major allergenic componant in dust.
Using a whole home air cleaner with a MERV rating of 13 or higher will help mitigage the amount of dust mite poop in the air.
Read more of 'My House is Killing Me" to learn how to minimize dust mite infestation.
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