Allergies & Asthma
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20/04/2017 - Training needed on powerful new allergy test - study
Clinicians need specific training in the use and interpretation of a powerful new test for allergy coming into use across the UK and Europe, experts say today. More
22/03/2017 - Microbe protection from asthma?
Researchers working on the 'hygiene hypothesis' have found more evidence that exposure to microbes may protect against the development of asthma, they report today. More
15/02/2017 - Extended therapy needed for hay fever
It takes three years of treatment with grass pollen immunotherapy to achieve extended reduction of symptoms of allergic rhinitis, researchers reported last night. More
10/01/2017 - Childhood asthma linked to acid-suppressants in pregnancy
Women who take heartburn medication during pregnancy may increase their infants' chances of developing asthma, new research has claimed. More
28/12/2016 - Asthma guidance could save cash
Improving the medical management of asthma could bring cost savings in the British NHS, according to guidance published today. More
21/12/2016 - Cured meat-asthma link found
Eating large amounts of cured meat may trigger the worsening of asthma symptoms, either directly or via increased body mass index, researchers say today. More
08/12/2016 - Metabolism gene origins unveiled
Swedish scientists have unveiled new findings about a gene thought to play a key role in human metabolism. More
28/11/2016 - Community workers untrained in allergy reactions - study
Community health workers tend to exaggerate the threat from food allergy reactions - but lack the skills to treat them safely, researchers say today. More
28/10/2016 - Deeper understanding of asthma uncovered
A study into asthma has led to a ‘paradigm shift’ in the understanding of condition, academics have claimed. More
19/09/2016 - Simple saliva test diagnoses asthma
A saliva test that can diagnose asthma has been developed by a team of UK researchers. More
23/08/2016 - Anti-asthma cells found
Scientists have identified beneficial forms of white blood cell that could help control asthma, it has been announced. More
08/08/2016 - Hope for asthma pill
A new asthma pill could replace inhalers for some patients, researchers have revealed. More
06/04/2016 - Rate of asthma diagnosis questioned
Asthma is routinely overdiagnosed, two senior respiratory doctors say today. More
22/03/2016 - DNA shows season of birth - and allergy risk
Researchers have found epigenetic changes that indicate the season in which someone was born, it has been announced. More
09/03/2016 - No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. More
23/02/2016 - Tackle air pollution - royal colleges
As many as 40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution, senior doctors say today. More
15/02/2016 - Link between asthma and fertility explored
A Danish study highlights the difficulties women with asthma may face in becoming pregnant. More
10/02/2016 - Paracetamol warning in pregnancy and infancy
Early exposure to paracetamol may raise the risk of a child developing asthma, researchers warn today. More
01/02/2016 - COPD and asthma “labels”?
A new “radical” approach to patient management should be introduced that identifies “treatable traits” rather than labelling someone as having asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory experts claim today (1 February, 2016). More
28/01/2016 - Respiratory and allergy services face the future
Four hospital groups have been selected to test new approaches to care in a project backed by the Royal College of Physicians, it was announced today. More
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