Answer 3 questions to find out whether a dust mite encasement, a material switch, or antimicrobial treatment matches your actual symptoms.
Hypoallergenic Fix Quiz – Brocia Tool
Question 1 of 3
Your main symptom is:
Have you been diagnosed with asthma or confirmed dust mite allergy?
What’s your current pillow?
Your priority
Dust mite encasement + material check
Morning-heavy symptoms point to dust mite exposure. Two clinical trials found encasements measurably cut allergen levels. Start there, and pair it with a synthetic or latex fill if you’re not already using one.
Skin-surface symptoms point to bacteria, not allergen exposure. A dust mite encasement won’t address this. Silver- or copper-treated fabric is the relevant mechanism here.
Without a specific symptom to target, the highest-leverage general upgrade is fill material: solid latex or memory foam resists mite colonization better than down, with or without an encasement.
Answer 3 quick questions about your symptoms, diagnosis status, and current pillow. The result points you to the specific fix the research supports for your situation, not a generic product list.
FAQs
You can identify your specific bedroom triggers by taking the interactive quiz. Click ‘Start Quiz’ and select the symptoms you wake up with. The tool will match your symptom profile to common household allergens like dust mites or mold.
Yes, you can print a summary of your likely triggers. Once you complete the final question, click the ‘Export PDF’ button at the bottom of your results screen. You can then print that document or email it directly to your doctor.
Yes, the quiz automatically filters out materials you should avoid. Based on your inputs, the final screen provides a ranked list of materials that naturally resist your specific allergen profile.