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Allergy Tips

Is a dust mite closer to a flea or a spider?

A dust mite is an arachnid, the same group that includes spiders. Millions live in a typical home. And if you’re one of the 20 million Americans estimated to be allergic to these tiny insects, that’s way too many. Not only does your home harbor these arachnids, but you probably harbor misconceptions about them, such as these: “they’re mostly found in dirty homes,” “vacuuming will get rid of dust mites,” “it’s the dust mites themselves that trigger allergic reactions.”

Learn the truth: Dust Mite Myths, Busted.

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