General principles of asthma management: environmental control

House dust mites produce potent allergens that are a cause of asthma, nasal allergies, and skin allergies in sensitized individuals. This article educates nurses about house dust mites, factors influencing their growth, and methods to reduce allergic exposure in homes. The method used is an evidenced-based literature review. Nurses play an important role not only in educating patients about the major measures, but also in helping them to obtain high-quality products at an economical price. This article summarizes the most clinically important allergen reduction methods based on scientific review.