Clear the Air: Could it be house dust mite allergy?

Understand your symptoms, take control of house dust mite allergy.

Understanding the patterns and trigger points of house dust mite allergy allows you to prepare and act early before symptoms take hold. Symptoms often worsen during the autumn and winter months, when we spend more time indoors. Therefore it’s important to be prepared, and if you are not already taking your treatments all year round, begin treatments at least two weeks before symptoms are expected to flare.

Clear The Air: Could It Be House Dust Mite Allergy?

Use our questionnaire to explore whether your symptoms could be linked to an indoor allergen such as house dust mite allergy.

 

Once completed, you’ll receive a downloadable copy of your results to take to your GP, asthma nurse or practice nurse. These results can be used to support a constructive conversation about getting an accurate diagnosis for your symptoms, prescribing any treatment or providing an action plan or referral to a specialist.

Question 1 of 24

Before You Begin

Please indicate:

Are you answering this for yourself or someone else?

Before You Begin

Please indicate:

Please select the age range of the person affected:

Before You Begin

Please indicate:

Does the person affected have any of the following allergic conditions?

Before You Begin

Please indicate:

Is there a history of allergy in the immediate family? (parents/siblings/children)

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Sneezing

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

A runny nose with clear fluid

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

A runny nose with yellow/green discharge

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

A blocked nose on one side only

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

A blocked nose on both sides

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Itchy eyes

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Itchy ears, throat, or mouth

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Cough

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Tightness in the chest

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

A post-nasal drip (mucus running down the back of the throat)

Section 1: Symptoms

Does the person affected experience any of the following symptoms?

Fatigue

Section 2: When and where

Symptoms are worse at night or in the early morning

Section 2: When and where

Symptoms seem worse when at home for long periods

Section 2: When and where

Symptoms are present all year round (not just during pollen season in the spring/summer)

Section 2: When and where

Symptoms seem to improve when outside the home (holiday/work/school etc)

Section 3: Environment

Do you / the person affected…

Live in a home with carpets, rugs or heavy curtains

Section 3: Environment

Do you / the person affected…

Live in a home with non-opening windows or in a home where windows are not often opened

Section 3: Environment

Do you / the person affected…

Live in a home with pets

Section 3: Environment

Do you / the person affected…

Live in a city environment near/on a main road with heavy traffic

Section 3: Environment

Do you / the person affected…

Live in a rural environment

This tool is to help you think about if an indoor allergen could be triggering your symptoms. It is NOT designed to give or replace medical advice. Do NOT reduce/replace or stop your medication until you discuss this with your doctor (or asthma nurse). Please consult your healthcare professional for any questions on your allergic symptoms and health.

What is House Dust Mite Allergy?

Learn more about house dust mite allergy, including symptoms, treatment options and the importance of seeking medical support or appropriate treatment at the right time.

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Designed to support individuals and families navigating the challenges of house dust mite allergy, the patient webinar is now available on demand for anyone who missed the livestream or wishes to revisit the expert guidance provided.

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My house dust mite symptoms are at their worst when I go to bed… I physically cannot sleep… it’s just that bad. – William, living with house dust mite allergy

Your Stories

Your stories share personal experiences of living with house dust mite allergy. Each story offers practical insights that could help someone else take control of their allergy journey.

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Mandy

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William

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