Lupus anticoagulant: Many people use this name, however, it is not actually the name of the syndrome, but rather describes the anticoagulants (the substances that prevent the clotting of blood) that are found in large quantities in those with APS.
When you breathe in the waste products of dust mites, your immune system kicks into high gear, producing antibodies against the normally harmless substances. This overzealous immune response causes the symptoms associated with a dust mite allergy, such as sneezing and runny nose. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), this type of allergy affects about 20 million people in the United States.
What are some dust allergy symptoms? People who are allergic to dust are actually allergic to one or more of the components of dust. Although you can't see any of them with the naked eye, dust mites, cockroach pieces, fungus and animal dander are the most likely culprits.