Dust mite and mould allergies - please can someone talk to me

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As a bit of an aside to dd1's (4) regular egg skin prick tests (which have stayed the same as ever- still allergic) she had a range of environmental allergen tests for pollen etc.

The dust mite hive measured 9mm and there was a smaller 'Al' mould one.
We were given a sheet on how to reduce dust mites in the home and it's reasonably do-able.

I stupidly didn't have any questions for the doctor as it was at the end of a lengthy appointment for dd1 and dd2s milk/egg allergies and discussions around dd1 starting school. I am kicking myself now.

Dd1 has eczema, which is particularly bad in spring/summer and always has a runny nose but otherwise is reasonably healthy. Dd2 is similar - she will be tested for the same in August when she has a baked egg challenge.

I'm slightly confused by it all tbh and a bit sad. dd1 has been though a fair bit with various food allergies, eczema and is very protective of dd2 who also has a milk allergy (although in a strange way having a sister who also has allergies has normalised it a bit for her).

I just wondered if anyone had any advice as to what it all means? Does it mean she's likely to get asthma? Everything I have read about dust mites seem to relate to asthma.

Thank you

We don't have anything (inhalers etc) related to asthma as dd1 hasn't shown any particular signs or so we have been told.

I had asked the specialist about asthma and her likelihood of developing it immediately prior to her having the skin prick tests (the additional ones were done as a bit of after thought), and he said it wasn't inevitable, but I suspect he may alter that view in the light of the dust mite result. Stupidly I declined to see him afterwards as both my dds were exhausted and had had enough by then. And I couldn't think what to ask

I regret that now. I might try to ring or email him. That doesn't seem to be the done thing. He was quite shocked when I did it to push for an epipen.

Yes it would be nice if the food allergies could be dropped. dd1's egg result is stubbornly staying at 4mm. I had hoped she might be rid of it before school as that seems to be what everyone has advised us is likely to happen.

ds1 had dairy/egg allergy. ALso eczema, urticaria under 4, then from 4, outgrew dairy/egg allergy but developed asthma and in the last 3 years, hayfever. His allerges are pollen, dust mites and cats.

He is now 11. He is very well controlled with his asthma, is a county standard swimmer and plays every sport you can imagine.

Being atopic does not mean the child needs to lead a solitary bubble-wrapped life, so if she does end up astmatic, its not the end of the world.

my ds had asthma(also eczema and nut/egg allergies) before age 4 but I suppose she could still develop it
good thing is you can help control the dust and mould she is exposed to, luckily ds is not allergic to dust , don't know what triggers his asthma but it is well controlled now

as for the egg , my two both had egg allergy, dd grew out of it by around 7yrs
ds is 8 now and can eat baked egg ,still allergic to rawish egg

I wouldn't worry to much about the asthma if she doens't have the symptoms.

You could try beconase spray for the rhinitis,you need to get it from doc as otc is not licensed for children

meant to say ,ds' asthma is def triggered by mould , found out when renting mouldy cottage

I have dust mite allergy and whilst I have had to use inhalers on one or two occasions in the past I haven't had to for most of my life. Definitely triggered in particular situations. I have used the nasal sprays, which are great, but for the last six years or so I've used nothing and have been ok.

Thanks HattiFatner - that's just what I needed to hear. Your ds sounds great!
And thanks ggirl - I think I'll try to GP for a nasal spray.

I have generally developed fewer worries relating to dd1 as she has outgrown her allergies to lentils, strawberry and pineapple and can tolerate baked egg. Her eczema is a lot better.

Dd2 is allergic to milk and egg. Milk is a lot more difficult to manage.

I think I will contact the specialist as he was so helpful yesterday with my many questions.

Thanks SpangledPandemonium (great name btw) - What nasal spray have you used?
Thinking about it my dh has used sprays for his rhinitis.