Dust mites - microscopic, spider-like insects - are yet another common indoor allergen.

By avoiding or reducing your contact with indoor allergens, you may be able to:

Keeping your home clean is one of the best ways to keep indoor allergens at bay.

Dust mites are a leading indoor allergen, especially in the bedroom.

You may be able to prevent or minimize reactions to indoor allergens.

If you are allergic to dust mites and indoor allergens, you may have symptoms all the time.

In airtight modern schools and homes, exposure to these indoor allergens is pervasive - and on the rise.

Take this quiz to learn about indoor allergens and how to prevent these unwanted guests from taking over your home.

Asthma is associated with exposure to indoor allergens.

Because people tend to spend more time inside during the winter months, indoor allergens become bigger problems.