mite

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The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

So far, scientists have identified only the larval stage of the mite.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

The condition is caused by a mite which burrows under the skin to lay eggs and is spread through close physical contact, bedding and clothes.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2024

We moved two chairs to the door, where the air was a mite cooler.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson