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Diseases » Dust mite allergies » Glossary

Glossary for Dust mite allergies

Allergic Disorders: A group of disorders that a caused by an allergic response to allergens
Allergic rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis involves inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, eyes, eustachian tubes, middle ear, sinuses, and pharynx.
Allergies: Immune system over-reaction to various substances.
Animal allergies: Allergy to animals, typically household pets.
Asthma: Repeated attacks of breathing difficulty.
Common cold: A cold is a relatively minor contagious infection of the nose and throat that can be caused by a number of different viruses (e.g. rhinoviruses, coronaviruses). There are over 200 different viruses that have the potential to cause the common cold. Although colds can cause discomfort they are not considered a serious condition.
Coughing: The noise produced from the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs
Hay fever: An allergy which causes sneezing, runny nose or blocked nose for part of the year.
Mite conditions: Any condition that is caused by the mite
Mold allergies: Allergies to airborne or household molds.
Nasal allergies:
Perennial allergic rhinitis: A condition which is characterized by a constant allergic reaction of the nasal mucousa
Pollen allergy: An allergic reaction that occurs due to exposure to pollen
Rhinitis: Nasal lining inflammation leading to runny/blocked nose
Runny nose: Rhinitis is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of some internal areas of the nose
Sneezing: Nasal sneezing often from nasal irritation
Stuffed nose: Blockage to the nose often from runny nose
Typhus: A general name for various arthropod-borne rickettsial infections