Origin and appearance of ticks, their danger to health
Where do ticks come from in our homes?From ordinary household dust that surrounds us everywhere, as well as from the covers of our pets and the feathers of birds. Bed mites breed in blankets made of natural wool, bedspreads, feather pillows, upholstery of upholstered furniture, carpets and wadded mattresses. All these indispensable household items are dust collectors, and mites feel great in them. The invisible inhabitants of our bedrooms take advantage of the fact that we do not change our bedding every day, beat out and wash the bedspreads extremely rarely, and wash the floor under the bed at best once a week. Household dust, human warmth and the constant level of humidity maintained by our bodies are favorable conditions for the spread of mites. Bed mites are so tiny that they can only be seen with a microscope. They look like ordinary six-legged bugs. The length of their body barely reaches 0.5 mm. On the limbs of ticks there are peculiar suckers, thanks to which they firmly cling to the surface, therefore an attempt to get rid of bugs with a regular vacuum cleaner does not lead to a positive result. The main source of nutrition for the bed dweller is dead cells of the human body. Most often, the owners of the bedroom peacefully coexist with ticks, not even suspecting their presence. Invisible to the naked eye, bugs are considered saprophytes, that is, microbes that feed on dead organic matter. They do not live on the human body, do not drink his blood, do not carry infectious diseases. But the bed mite is dangerous for lung patients and asthmatics, making their existence in their own apartment simply unbearable. The bug itself is not dangerous, but its feces, which are everywhere in the sleeping place, are a very aggressive allergen and can provoke asthma attacks and exacerbation of lung diseases. If allergic reactions such as hives, swelling, runny nose or cough occur, as well as if asthma attacks become more frequent, a person should undergo allergy tests for dust mites, which are done in laboratory conditions. In many cases, it is this seemingly harmless saprophyte that is the culprit of allergic reactions. If the examination gives a positive result, then the sick person should make every effort to get rid of this invisible bug.
Treatment of scabies caused by bed mites, getting rid of saprophytes
Another nuisance that can be causedbed mites - scabies. This unpleasant and terribly contagious disease can occur as a result of regular human contact with the waste products of mites. Symptoms of scabies - the appearance of severely itchy redness on the skin, fever, nasal congestion, a feeling of a blocked throat. If you or a family member discovers the described symptoms, you should definitely seek qualified medical help. Scabies does not go away on its own, it spreads very quickly throughout the body and is transmitted to others, so it must be treated immediately. Treatment for scabies symptoms caused by bed mites is carried out by prescribing potent antiparasitic drugs to the patient. Before starting to get rid of the disease, a person needs to thoroughly bathe under a hot shower, and then apply the medicine to the entire surface of the body. During the entire treatment period, he will have to change clothes and bed linen daily. Bathing and even washing after applying the medicinal product to the body of a patient with scabies is strictly prohibited until the moment of his complete recovery. It will not be possible to avoid washing hands, but after each water procedure they will need to be smeared with an antiparasitic agent. The patient's clothes and bedding must be washed with very hot water and be sure to iron on both sides. Only by following all medical prescriptions and hygiene rules can you completely get rid of the symptoms of scabies caused by bed mites. In parallel with the treatment process, it is necessary to take measures aimed at combating saprophytes. In order to achieve complete recovery from scabies, relief from bronchial asthma and other diseases, contact with bed mites should be avoided. You can get rid of uninvited guests only if you regularly carry out methods aimed at eliminating dust in the living space. Such methods include:
- frequent airing of living rooms;
- daily wet cleaning of the apartment;
- timely replacement of bed and mattress covers;
- cleaning of premises with a vacuum cleaner equipped with an aquafilter;
- The replacement of feather filler pillows on sintepon or silicone;
- regular knocking out of dust from carpets;
- frequent washing of blankets and blankets;
- obligatory ironing of bedding and clothes.
Constantly carrying out all the above-described control measureswith saprophytes, you can achieve complete elimination of them. Bed mites do not like cleanliness and will never appear in an apartment whose owners pay special attention to dust control.
