Allergies & Asthma
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17/05/2013 - GP calls for Coeliac diagnosis improvements
A British doctor has told how his daughter's illness gave him new insights into a disease caused by serious reactions to foods with wheat. More
09/05/2013 - Fungus treatment call for asthma care
Thousands of patients with asthma may need anti-fungal therapy, experts have reported. More
07/05/2013 - Asthma care boost call
Campaigners are set to urge England's new health bosses today to eradicate the massive differences in asthma care around the country. More
24/04/2013 - New treatment for hay fever season
A powerful new spray for hay fever was launched in the UK yesterday as a mini heat-wave kick-started the country's delayed spring season. More
16/04/2013 - Warning as asthma takes lives
Many patients with asthma do not realise the risk they face of suffering a fatal attack, campaigners warned today. More
09/04/2013 - Food labelling call to save lives
A world-leading allergy expert has called for food labelling to be used across the world to help people who suffer from food allergies. More
07/03/2013 - New salt link to disease
Taking too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure - but now researchers say it may also be linked to a whole range of immune system diseases. More
21/02/2013 - Asthma misery for 20-somethings
Young adults with asthma are becoming reckless with their health, partly because of treatment problems, British researchers warn today. More
07/02/2013 - Ozone link to pregnancy problems
Air pollution may be responsible for triggering a dangerous condition in pregnancy, researchers warn today. More
23/01/2013 - Gut bacteria linked to eczema
Young children with eczema have a broader range of gut bacteria than others, according to a new study. More
22/01/2013 - Cleaning linked to asthma risk
Cleaners, hairdressers, farmers and printers all face a risk of developing asthma because of the chemicals they work with, researchers say today. More
22/01/2013 - Smoke-free laws "cut" child asthma risk
Smoke-free laws in England led to a dramatic reduction in children needing emergency treatment for asthma, researchers. More
17/01/2013 - Food allergy test machine plan
Doctors could get a detailed diagnosis of food allergy in just 15 minutes if a European project is successful. More
15/01/2013 - Fast food link to allergies
Fast food may be linked to rising rates of asthma and allergic diseases in the developed world, researchers report today. More
08/01/2013 - Pregnancy pollen child asthma risk
Children are at increased risk of developing asthma if their mother is exposed to high pollen levels in the later stages of pregnancy, according to a new study. More
14/12/2012 - Holiday food shock warning
Allergy experts have issued a warning to party hosts and parents to take care about dangerous reactions over the holiday season. More
19/11/2012 - Tibetan fungus may hold asthma key
A semi-legendary fungus found in Tibet is set to provide a novel medicine for asthma and possibly a range of other conditions, British researchers have found. More
16/10/2012 - Asthma molecule fights skin cancer
High levels of a molecule that is involved in asthma and allergies may help to combat skin cancer, researchers have reported. More
11/09/2012 - Hope for new hay fever treatment
A new vaccination technique could radically improve treatment for hay fever, British researchers reported today. More
17/08/2012 - Asthma drug trial success
A new monoclonal antibody treatment has made a massive difference to patients with severe asthma, researchers report today. More
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