Indoor allergens
Allergens that live in homes, schools and offices, all year round. 3 guides, each with its sources.
Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinusDust mitesTiny relatives of spiders that live in beds, carpets and soft furniture. Their droppings are among the most common indoor allergens and asthma triggers.Blattella germanica and Periplaneta americanaCockroachProteins in cockroach saliva, droppings and body parts are a year-round indoor allergen and a major asthma trigger, especially in cities.Mus musculusMouseMouse allergen, carried mainly in urine, is common in city homes and schools. Exposure is linked with worse asthma in children.