VIDEO: Leave bed mites in the dust

If you're an allergy sufferer, you're likely aware that you need to control your environment in order to keep your allergy symptoms from flaring up.

But if you think you've done everything you can and still wake up with red eyes and trouble breathing, the problem could be due to the presence of dust mites -- that can number a million -- in your bed.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences suggests that nearly half of all households have bedding loaded with allergens such as dust mites, mold and mildew. These allergens increase your risk of developing asthma and allergies, as well as worsening the symptoms of pre-existing allergies.

This awareness has led to an increase in the popularity of hypoallergenic matresses, pillows and bedding. Watch the video to learn more.