CDC/NIOSH identifies animal dander, insects, and dust mites as workplace triggers associated with work-related asthma and advises considering exposure history when evaluating asthma.
Dust entry
Dust-mite allergen dust
Household dust containing dust-mite allergens and particulate associated with indoor environments.
Airborne form
dust
The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.
Health effects
asthma exacerbationallergic respiratory symptomsairway inflammationallergic rhinitis concern
Evidence
Controls
- reduce indoor dust accumulation
- wash bedding according to public-health guidance
- use suitable allergen-control measures
- ventilation and cleaning
- medical evaluation for asthma symptoms