Diseases and Conditions
Dust mite allergy
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Risk factors
The following factors increase your risk of developing a dust mite allergy:
- Having a family history of allergies. You're more likely to develop a sensitivity to dust mites if several members of your family have allergies.
- Exposure to dust mites. Being exposed to high levels of dust mites, especially early in life, increases your risk.
- Being a child or a young adult. You're more likely to develop dust mite allergy during childhood or early adulthood.
