Article: Sniffles? Dust mites might be culprit

Sniffles and sneezes might be some of the symptoms associated with the common cold -- but, actually, "mite" is the operative word here.

That's M-I-T-E, as in dust mites. Dust mites are microscopic organisms that feed on dead skin, animal hair and the like. There is a great likelihood they are living on your carpet, bedding or even on you.

While dust mites can't really hurt you, they can make your life particularly miserable if you have allergies or ...

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