Dust Mite Allergy | NUH Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery

Do you find yourself constantly sneezing, dealing with a runny or blocked nose, or experiencing very itchy eyes and nose? You might have a dust mite allergy. Tan Elyn, Assistant Nurse Clinician at the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, explains what dust mite allergies are and how they trigger allergic reactions. She also walks you through three practical approaches to managing them: environmental control, medication, and allergen-specific immunotherapy. Find out more about Allergic Rhinitis at: https://www.nuh.com.sg/health-resources/diseases-and-conditions/nasal-allergy-or-allergic-rhinitis Find out more about ENT-related services at: https://www.nuh.com.sg/care-at-nuh/specialties/otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery 00:00 – Introduction 00:28 – What are dust mites? 00:42 – How do dust mites cause allergies? 00:55 – How can you manage dust mite allergies? 01:06 – Environmental control 01:53 – Medication control 02:00 – Immunotherapy Brought to you by the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. #NUHOtolaryngology #ENT #NUHENT #DustMiteAllergy #AllergyManagement #AllergicRhinitis #Rhinology #Nose