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To minimize dust mites in the living or family room, which are also typical locations for this allergen, you may want to recommend the family:

• Use washable rugs, curtains and small pillows. These items should be washed regularly in hot water.

And just like in the bedroom, recommend

• weekly vacuuming, and
• frequent damp dusting.

If these basic action steps do not help control asthma symptoms, another option to consider would include

• removing the carpet.

The Resource Section has more information on action steps to minimize exposure to dust mites.