Allergies & Asthma
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17/11/2020 - Asthma risk for permanent night shift workers
Shift workers, particularly those who work nights permanently, could be at increased risk of developing moderate to severe asthma, researchers say today. More
21/10/2020 - Asthma treatments linked to bone health
Some asthma treatments may be linked to a raised risk of osteoporosis and fracture, researchers warn today. More
08/09/2020 - Genotype testing improves paediatric asthma care
Personalising treatments according to genetic differences could help some children with asthma, a medical congress will hear today (8 September 2020). More
07/09/2020 - Link found between genes and penicillin allergy
A link between genes and penicillin allergy has been discovered by an international team of scientists. More
20/08/2020 - New treatment hope for asthma
A class of drugs has been identified that could lead to new treatments for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it was revealed last night (19 August 2020). More
28/04/2020 - Gene defects linked to babies' eczema, wheeze and nasal disease
A link between a common gene defect and eczema, nasal blockage and wheeze among babies as young as six months has been identified, a new study has revealed. More
27/11/2019 - Range of health risks from asthma in pregnancy
Women who experience uncontrolled asthma attacks during pregnancy face further health risks, researchers warned today. More
30/10/2019 - Peanut allergy immunotherapy not a cure
Immunotherapy for peanut allergy can provide some protection – but does not offer a permanent cure, according to research published today. More
04/10/2019 - Immune system clue to Parkinson's care
Parkinson's Disease may benefit from management with immune-regulating drugs - which might even help with prevention, Danish scientists have reported. More
02/10/2019 - Oral steroid warning for asthma patients
Too many people with severe asthma are at risk through the use of oral steroids, a major European conference will hear today. More
01/10/2019 - Backing for asthma triple therapy inhaler
A triple therapy inhaler may be the best way to help patients with severe and uncontrolled asthma, according to the findings of a major international study. More
24/09/2019 - Memory T cells linked to auto-immune disease
Memory T cells may play a key role in triggering auto-immune disease, according to the findings of a major genetic analysis. More
06/08/2019 - New genes linked to allergic syndromes
Some 141 genetic regions "largely" explain the genetic risks of asthma, hay fever and eczema, Swedish researchers have reported. More
26/04/2019 - Doubts over peanut immunotherapy
So-called immunotherapy has often been hailed as a cure for peanut allergy – but international studies show it does in fact increase rates of anaphylaxis and allergic reactions, according to a new analysis. More
02/04/2019 - SHBG hormone levels linked to reduced asthma risk
Increased circulating levels of sex hormone regulator SHBG could be linked to a reduced risk of asthma, particularly in women, a new study has shown. More
18/03/2019 - Painkillers in pregnancy not cause of asthma
Taking paracetamol or other painkillers during pregnancy does not cause asthma in the offspring – but may indicate other factors increasing the risk, according to a large-scale study out today. More
06/03/2019 - Bronchiolitis points to later severe asthma
Infants admitted to hospital with bronchiolitis in infancy face a later risk of emergency admissions for asthma, wheezing and respiratory illness, according to an analysis published today. More
22/02/2019 - Salt behind some allergic immune reactions
Salt could be one of the reasons why some people develop allergic immune reactions, according to a new German study. More
14/12/2018 - Genetic discoveries offer new asthma hope
British researchers have found new genetic variants associated with severe asthma, leading to hope of new treatments to control mucus, it has been announced. More
05/12/2018 - Conception factors linked to asthma
Problems with conception may be linked to a child’s later risk of asthma, researchers report today. More
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