Allergies & Asthma
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Asthma patients "unaware" of risk
More than a third of people with asthma are at risk of a fatal attack through not realising the extent of the threat they face, according to a study published today. Read more
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Lessons from elite athletes with asthma
Some athletes who have asthma are not receiving the right treatment or getting the right advice, experts warned today. Read more
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Hay fever fruit and nut warning
People with hay fever should check if they suffer reactions to any fruits, vegetables or nuts, experts warned yesterday. Read more
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Allergic disease reaching ‘epidemic proportions’
The increase in allergic diseases and asthma is in danger of reaching epidemic proportions, experts have claimed. Read more
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Insect bite medicine warning
Over-the-counter medicines for insect bites may be ineffective – despite being packed with powerful pharmaceuticals, experts say today. Read more
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Asthma vaccination targets dust mite
French researchers say they have developed a vaccine that could counter the effect of house dust mites on asthma patients. Read more
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Euro-allergy epidemic warning
Allergy specialists warned yesterday of a growing "epidemic" in Europe. Read more
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Changes that help asthma children
Small changes in primary care and schools have been able to achieve dramatic improvements in preventing serious illness among children with asthma, a conference will hear today. Read more
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New child allergy findings
Scientists say they can explain how giving common antibiotics to infants increases the risk of serious allergies. Read more
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Alarm at child asthma variations
Campaigners have expressed alarm as new figures show that asthma care for children is getting patchier in England. Read more