Allergies & Asthma
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Back to school time triggers asthma problem
Newly published figures suggest that asthma rates increase dramatically in the month of September when the new school year begins. Read more
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Child allergies "serious" – draft guidance
GPs should look out for children with food allergies and seek to diagnose and treat them, according to proposed guidelines published yesterday. Read more
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Hayfever can affect exam performance, experts warn
Experts are suggesting that students with hayfever are given extra consideration during exams. Read more
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Asthma beliefs preventing activity needlessly
Children with asthma are missing out on vital exercise, experts have warned. Read more
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Allergy cuts cancer risk
People with allergies may enjoy a reduced risk of developing cancer, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Anger at allergy slow-down
Allergy services in Britain have made little progress since a major series of investigations several years ago, experts warned today. Read more
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Call for car smoking ban
Most parents would back a ban on smoking in cars with children present, campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Hay fever exam hazard alarms specialists
Teenagers who suffer from hay fever are massively disadvantaged during the exam season, doctors warned today. Read more
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Burger link to asthma
Children who eat too many burgers may be placed at risk of developing asthma, researchers warned today. Read more
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Allergy tests may help prevention
Researchers say they are developing powerful new tests for allergies, enabling earlier and more precise detection, it has been announced. Read more