Symptoms of allergies to dust and dust mites are the same as those for allergic rhinitis. Though rarely life-threatening, untreated dust allergies can affect people on a daily basis throughout the year. Symptoms of dust allergies include:

• Itchy, stuffy nose
• Runny nose
• Itchy, watery, red eyes
• Sneezing
• Breathing difficulties
• Scratchy or swollen throat

Dust and dust mite allergies can also trigger asthma symptoms. Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack include:

• Rapid breathing
• Chest pain or tightness
• Chronic coughing
• Breathing difficulty (e.g., wheezing)
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Headache
• Stuffy head
• Sneezing
• Scratchy or sore throat
• Itchy, watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Restlessness
• Listlessness