Allergies & Asthma
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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
17/09/2018 - Paracetamol use in infancy linked to asthma risk
Children who take paracetamol before the age of two years may face an increased risk of developing asthma by the age of 18, especially if they have specific variants in one particular gene, a European conference will hear today. More
31/08/2018 - Backing for innovative asthma treatment
The NHS is to be allowed to use the new treatment of bronchial thermoplasty for people with severe asthma, it was announced today. More
10/08/2018 - Link between appendicitis and allergies
Children with allergies who undergo surgery for appendicitis are less likely to develop complicated appendicitis, a new study has shown. More
25/07/2018 - Food allergy advice released
Allergy experts have released new guidance to help protect high risk infants from developing sensitivity to food. More
18/07/2018 - Allergic rhinitis risk genes found
Scientists in Germany have reported new insights into the genetics of allergic rhinitis. More
28/06/2018 - Penicillin allergy link to resistant organisms
Increasing awareness of penicillin allergy may be driving resistance as patients use other antibiotics as first-line treatment, researchers warn today. More
18/06/2018 - Hay fever hits record levels
GPs have confirmed that seasonal allergic rhinitis has reached record levels this month. More
15/02/2018 - Asthma preventers may protect fertility
Women with asthma may suffer loss of fertility from using short-acting relievers – but not from use of preventers, according to the findings of a major study reported today. More
09/01/2018 - Baby ban on eggs and peanuts until six months
Babies should not be fed hen’s eggs or peanuts between four and six months of age, a UK government body review has concluded. More
12/12/2017 - Antibody drug may help children with food allergies
Giving children with multiple food allergies an antibody drug alongside their food desensitisation treatment seems to offer more relief, researchers report today. More
31/10/2017 - Aptamers as allergy treatment
RNA aptamers are showing promise as a treatment for contact allergy, German researchers have reported. More
04/10/2017 - Vitamin D boosts asthma drugs
Vitamin D supplements could boost the protective effect of standard asthma medication, researchers say today. More
13/09/2017 - Diet and exercise improve asthma
A healthy diet and taking more exercise can benefit people with asthma, even if they are of a healthy weight, a European conference will hear today. More
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