Allergies & Asthma
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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. Read more
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Warning as asthma takes lives
Many patients with asthma do not realise the risk they face of suffering a fatal attack, campaigners warned today. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Asthma misery for 20-somethings
Young adults with asthma are becoming reckless with their health, partly because of treatment problems, British researchers warn today. Read more
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Ozone link to pregnancy problems
Air pollution may be responsible for triggering a dangerous condition in pregnancy, researchers warn today. Read more
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Gut bacteria linked to eczema
Young children with eczema have a broader range of gut bacteria than others, according to a new study. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Food allergy test machine plan
Doctors could get a detailed diagnosis of food allergy in just 15 minutes if a European project is successful. Read more