61.   When Barica goes home to her tiny gray apartment, the dust mites floating in the air may make you feel like sneezing.

62.   You may be a meticulous housekeeper, but your living quarters will still harbor millions of dust mites and, if you have pets, animal dander.

63.   You may not be allergic to feathers per se, but feather pillows and comforters are likely to be laden with dust mites.

64.   Allergies begin when the body mistakes proteins from cat dander, dust mites, cockroaches and other allergy-producing substances for dangerous invaders.

65.   Asthma patients often suffer flare-ups because of colds, exercise or exposure to irritants such as pollen, animal dander, smoke, dust mites and cold air.

66.   --Control indoor humidity, because dust mites particularly, but also cockroaches, thrive in humid conditions.

67.   Droppings left on pillows and bedding by dust mites and cockroaches may be triggering more asthma and allergy attacks than previously realized.

68.   Dust mites and roaches love high-humidity homes.

69.   --Encase mattresses and pillows in plastic covers, opt for leather sofas instead of upholstery, and get rid of carpets, all favorite hideouts for dust mites.

70.   Exposure to allergens is a major factor, with the house dust mite a prime culprit.