Allergies & Asthma
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Exposure hope for peanut allergy
Scientists believe they can cure children of peanut allergy by giving them a small regular dose of the nut. Read more
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Dietary fat linked to asthma
Researchers say it is possible that eating a high-fat diet could hold back the symptoms of allergies. Read more
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TV link to asthma
Young children who spend hours glued to the television face a massively increased risk of going on to develop asthma, researchers report today. Read more
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Baby’s allergen exposure may trigger asthma
Exposure to high levels of fungal spores and pollen after birth may increase a child’s risk of developing asthma, researchers reported today. Read more
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Inflammation is a clue to ideal asthma therapy
Patients with asthma benefit from careful monitoring of their airway inflammation, experts say. Read more
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Study tests water softeners for eczema
A new study has been launched to discover whether using water softeners can relieve children’s eczema. Read more
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Ragweed allergy on the rise in Europe
People in Europe are becoming increasingly allergic to ragweed, a major cause of hay fever in North America. Read more
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Natural’ perfumes can trigger allergy
Allergy to perfume may be more widespread than previously thought, says an expert. Read more
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New allergy drug hope
British and Irish researchers are hoping to see the development of a new kind of allergy drug following a scientific discovery. Read more
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Can diet help alleviate eczema?
Researchers have investigated whether excluding foods from the diet can help treat childhood eczema – and concluded there is little evidence of benefit. Read more