What Are the Symptoms of a Dust Allergy?

An allergy to dust can produce year-round, continuous symptoms. This is because dust can contain many different substances like fibers, pollen, mites, animal dander, mold spores, bacteria and even skin particles. You may be allergic to one or more of the substances found in dust and thus experience symptoms to a varying degree depending on time of year, location and susceptibility. Allergy shots and medication may help alleviate some symptoms.

Rhinitis

• A runny or stuffy nose is one of the most common symptoms of a dust allergy.

Nose and Throat Irritation

• It's possible to have a sore throat or bouts of sneezing with an allergy to dust.

Eye Irritation

• If you have an allergy to dust, you may suffer from red, watery and itchy eyes.

Asthma

• If you already suffer from asthma, an allergy to dust may increase the likelihood of wheezing, coughing or having an asthma attack.

Atopic Dermatitis

• You may suffer from eczema--dry, itchy patches of skin--if your skin comes in contact with dust particles.