Allergies & Asthma
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Cosmetics and gunsmoke risk lung damage
People who work in the cosmetic industry and soldiers could risk damage to their lungs from substances they work with, a major European conference was being told today. Read more
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Good asthma control ‘vital’ during pregnancy
All women with asthma must have their condition closely reviewed when they become pregnant to reduce the risk of complications, experts say today. Read more
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Caesarean allergy risk studied
Birth by Caesarean section could leave children vulnerable to allergies and bowel disease, according to a new study. Read more
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Eczema’s ‘key role’ in infant allergies
Eczema may play a key role in why some infants develop food allergies, a new study has suggested. Read more
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Gene test hope for asthma children
Genetic testing could help identify children with asthma who will face a life-long problem, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Search for allergy causes in womb
Food allergies may be acquired before birth, a major conference has been told. Read more
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Antibiotic link to skin disease
Children treated with antibiotics early in life face a massively increased risk of developing the skin condition eczema, British researchers have reported. Read more
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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. Read more
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Fungus treatment call for asthma care
Thousands of patients with asthma may need anti-fungal therapy, experts have reported. Read more
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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. Read more