What Are "Indoor Allergies?"

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Indoor allergies are over-active immune reactions to the indoor “allergens” that surround us.  The most common of these contaminants are dust mites and house pets.

 
Indoor allergens are everywhere!

• Most indoor allergens are protein “residuals” from living creatures.  That means they are shed by the bodies of animals and insects. 
• They are invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen under a microscope.  They are found most abundantly in dust mite droppings, dog dander, cat fur, animal saliva, cockroaches, insect and rodent waste.
• Mold and mildew are also indoor allergens. They begin growing long before you can see them.
• Indoor allergens are airborne, and can travel many yards before landing. So you cannot eliminate them, no matter how well you clean. Whether you live with pets or have no animals in your home.

  
In sensitive adults and children, these contaminants cause an allergic response.

• The immune system over-reacts, rushing antibodies to the nose, eyes, lungs and surface skin.
• These antibodies binding to the allergens in an effort to destroy them.  This binding causes symptoms such as:
  • red, puffy eyes
  • runny nose
  • coughing & upper respiratory congestion 
  • shortness of breath
  • headache or migraine
  • itchy skin & rashes
  • extreme exhaustion
  • even arthritis.

Indoor allergies are common. They affect more than 60 million Americans!

• One in every ten people is allergic to dust mites, according to The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
• Children are at greatest risk. Youngsters living with several pets or in homes with high levels of dust mites are five times more likely to develop asthma, a threatening respiratory disorder.
• If you have outdoor allergies, you’re especially vulnerable.  Experts say there is a 30% chance you have indoor allergies, too.  Whether you know it or not.
• One in every six Americans is allergic to dogs or cats.  Yet there are four pets for every ten people living in the U.S.  And one in every three people diagnosed with a cat allergy lives with at least one cat.
• Scientists think that heredity plays a role in allergies.  If both your parents are allergic, there is a 50% chance that you will be too.  And a 25% chance if only one parent has allergies.

Mite-NIX formulas neutralize protein allergens and ease symptoms.

• Mite-NIX formulas deconstruct protein allergens at a molecular level. It’s like a giant rock being turned into tiny bits of rubble.  All the elements are still there, but they become harmless.
• Mite-NIX formulas limit the body's ability to bind antibodies.  And the minimal binding that does occur cannot initiate symptoms.
• Mite-NIX formulas provide benefits for 30-60 days.