New Mattress for Allergies?

Experts: Only people with dust mite allergies need to replace bedding, take special measures.
The New York Times (3/5, Alderman) noted that people who are allergic to dust mites may have asthma-like symptoms, "eczema or chronic sinus problems" and should replace their bed linens regularly. But according to "most experts," everyone else can "skip the expensive trips to Linens 'R' Us." The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute say allergic consumers should "encase mattresses, box springs and pillows in special allergen-proof fabric covers." According to Dr. James Sublett, who chairs the Indoor Allergen Committee of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, about "one in four Americans has some type of allergy, and within that group about two-thirds are allergic to dust mites."