Allergies & Asthma
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Allergy shock treatment hope
Scientists may have found a way of limiting the danger of anaphylactic shock caused by allergic reactions. Read more
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Skin gene linked to allergy risk
New research has linked allergies such as eczema, rhinitis, and asthma to a specific gene. Read more
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Caesarean birth may affect immune system
Birth by Caesarean section leads to genetic changes that may affect a baby’s future health, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Early infection protects against allergies
Infection with a common virus at an early age helps protect children against developing allergies, according to new findings. Read more
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Asthma outcomes worse for black children
Children belonging to ethnic minority and low-income groups face an increased risk of suffering from asthma, new research shows. Read more
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Hydrangea gives allergy drug hope
A new treatment for autoimmune disorders may be on the way, derived from the root of the hydrangea plant. Read more
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Coeliac disease plea
Campaigners are urging doctors to be made aware of new guidelines that help in the diagnosis of coeliac disease. Read more
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Asthma advice cuts hospital attendance
Experts believe that giving better advice could avoid emergency hospital visits for asthma. Read more
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Obese mothers raise childhood asthma risk
Mothers who are obese have a higher than normal rate of asthmatic children, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Hope for asthma prevention
A scientific breakthrough, reported last night, may offer hope of preventing asthma in thousands of children who show early symptoms of allergy. Read more