Allergies & Asthma
10/04/2009 - Fish and vegetable oils 'unlikely' to prevent allergy
Experts have found disappointing results for the prevention of allergies with fatty acid supplements. More
09/04/2009 - New guidance as anaphylaxis cases double
Hospitals are seeing a dramatic increase in patients suffering from life-threatening reactions to allergies, British experts warned today. More
01/04/2009 - Skin allergy trigger in shampoo and soap
The rate of allergy to a common ingredient of shampoos, conditioners and soap is much higher than previously thought, a researcher has reported. More
23/03/2009 - Asthma inhaler targets small airways
New research suggests that a popular asthma inhaler can effectively improve the function of "small airways". More
18/03/2009 - Exposure hope for peanut allergy
Scientists believe they can cure children of peanut allergy by giving them a small regular dose of the nut. More
09/03/2009 - Dietary fat linked to asthma
Researchers say it is possible that eating a high-fat diet could hold back the symptoms of allergies. More
03/03/2009 - TV link to asthma
Young children who spend hours glued to the television face a massively increased risk of going on to develop asthma, researchers report today. More
24/02/2009 - Baby's allergen exposure may trigger asthma
Exposure to high levels of fungal spores and pollen after birth may increase a child's risk of developing asthma, researchers reported today. More
23/02/2009 - Inflammation is a clue to ideal asthma therapy
Patients with asthma benefit from careful monitoring of their airway inflammation, experts say. More
18/02/2009 - Study tests water softeners for eczema
A new study has been launched to discover whether using water softeners can relieve children's eczema. More
12/02/2009 - Ragweed allergy on the rise in Europe
People in Europe are becoming increasingly allergic to ragweed, a major cause of hay fever in North America. More
10/02/2009 - 'Natural' perfumes can trigger allergy
Allergy to perfume may be more widespread than previously thought, says an expert. More
03/02/2009 - New allergy drug hope
British and Irish researchers are hoping to see the development of a new kind of allergy drug following a scientific discovery. More
30/01/2009 - Can diet help alleviate eczema?
Researchers have investigated whether excluding foods from the diet can help treat childhood eczema - and concluded there is little evidence of benefit. More
23/01/2009 - Pollen tablets can alleviate hay fever
Children who suffer from hay fever may benefit from taking a grass pollen tablet every day. More
16/01/2009 - Probiotics cannot prevent allergy in young children
Giving probiotics to pregnant women and their babies is unlikely to help prevent allergies, experts say. More
30/12/2008 - Fungus clue to asthma
A common medication may help some patients with severe asthma, British researchers reported today. More
12/12/2008 - Peanut pregnancy advice may change
Two days after experts warned of "peanut hysteria", a British agency has changed its advice on avoiding peanuts during pregnancy. More
10/12/2008 - Nut avoidance reaching 'hysterical' levels
Fear of nut allergies is creating "mass hysteria", according to an expert today. More
04/12/2008 - Hope for food allergy treatment
A new treatment may be on the way for people with severe food allergies. More
Printer friendly page