People in England with severe dust mite allergy to be offered daily pill on NHS

Common symptoms of dust mite allergy include sneezing, an itchy nose, a runny or blocked nose and itchy, red and watery eyes. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA

Thousands of people in England who live with severe dust mite allergy are to be offered a first-of-its-kind daily pill to treat the condition on the NHS.

In final draft guidance published on Thursday, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has given the green light to a drug shown to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.