They swarm in numbers. They’re everywhere. Silent and dangerous, they attack and threaten the quality of your life. Are you well equipped to handle this attack?

Another one bites the dust
Allergens are things that cause an allergic reaction such as Allergic Rhinitis. House dust mites are the most common indoor allergens. The dust on the bookshelf, in the curtain or seen floating in a beam of sunlight is everywhere indoors. This dust contains the droppings of very tiny bugs called house dust mite. These droppings are the most common indoor cause of allergic rhinitis.
The awful truth
Allergic rhinitis is serious and debilitating. Unchecked, allergic rhinitis can affect your quality of life. Not only does it cause nasal obstruction, excessive sneezing and watery eyes.
It also causes sleep disturbances and consequently, daytime fatigue. Moreover, chronic attacks of allergic rhinitis make one susceptible to viral and bacterial infections which can lead to worsening of asthma and respiratory ailments.
Kissing the sheets
The best place to attack dust mites is in the bedroom where we spend a good portion of each day. These microscopic pests thrive on dead skin flakes as a food source. The average bed can contain up to two million dust mites. To reduce dust mite exposure in the bedroom and home, encase all pillows, mattresses, box springs and comforters in dust-proof, zippered cases to create a barrier between you and the dust mites as well as other allergens.
Wash all beddings - blankets, sheets, pillow cases and mattress pads - in hot water (130 F.) weekly because house dust mites cannot survive in high temperatures.
Every breath you take
We depend on the air to breathe and we breathe to live. That is why, the quality of air in your home must be improved by installing high efficiency A/C filters to help trap airborne allergens and make sure that every breathe you take will not lead to allergic rhinitis.
Air cleaners can also be used to reduce airborne allergens and improve overall air quality, especially in the bedroom.
Wall to wall
The carpet is another veritable breeding area of house dust mites. Use specially filtered units designed with a sealed system to lower the allergen level in your carpets and home. Most vacuums offer powerful pick-up action while releasing unfiltered, dirty air from the back of the unit. Purchase vacuums made by quality manufacturers.
Also, treat carpets and rugs with products that neutralize protein allergens and kill dust mites in carpeting and upholstered furniture.
Man’s best friend
While pets are fun, cute and are a source of constant love and affection, they too can be cause for allergic rhinitis. Animal dander can be controlled on the pet by using specially produced dander-controlling shampoo and other animal grooming items. There are also sprays that control dander build up in carpets for when your pets roll around in the rugs.
Squeeky clean
Use cleaning and personal care products developed for people with allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities without compromising air quality because they are free of common respiratory and skin irritants, petroleum solvents, fragrances, dyes and toxic and semi-toxic ingredients.
Then minimize dust buildup by avoiding dust collectors such as wall pennants, throw pillows and knickknacks. Use an electrostatic dust cloth to aid in dust removal. Wear a mask while dusting or vacuuming if you are dust-sensitive.
Full-proof your defenses
Let’s face it, no matter how much care you take in precautions toward dust mite elimination, you may still be unwittingly exposed to other allergens. To make sure that you really are safe from the unseen attacks of allergen, always carry ZICAM® for allergy relief.
ZICAM® Allergy Relief is an over-the-counter homeopathic treatment that provides temporary relief of the symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion and sinus pressure.
This is a no-drowse nasal allergy relief that will make the difference between suffering and conquering allergic rhinitis.