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Dust is the primary allergy-causer, as it's all around and easily airborne. Besides rhinitis , dust components often aggravate asthma and eczema. A strong link seems to exist between dust mites and eczema. Many people say they are allergic to dust but more specifically they are allergic to some of the constituents of dust such as pollens, the feces of dust mites and insect parts to name a few.

With pets becoming more popular every year animal allergies are on the rise. Research shows that up to 20% of the North American population are allergic to Animal Dander primarily from cats and dogs. All animals even birds can cause allergies to flare due to potent allergens in their saliva or on their coats or feathers. The best studied animal allergen is from cats-one of the most allergy provoking animals. With 28% on households having at least one cat these problems are also on the rise.
 
Since early this century scientists have realized the correlation between dust and allergies. Surprisingly though it wasn't until 1976 that researchers in the Netherlands were able to show that the major cause of lgE reactivity in dust sensitive people is the dust mite. The dust mite is a tiny arthropod that lives in household dust; researchers found that it was not the dust mite itself that triggered these responses but fragments of the dust mite feces. Dust mite feces is the size of a pollen grain and its allergens include several proteins, der PI, 2 and even 3. Recent studies show that dust mite sensitivity show up as early as infancy and in small children. The allergens have been in serious asthma attacks and a few deaths.

We at APDC have designed a family of products to combat these allergens and promote a healthier living environment for allergy sufferers.  All of our products are ecologically friendly, pet friendly and people friendly. Treat your home, pet and bedding for a complete allergen free environment.