Allergies & Asthma
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Antibody drug may help children with food allergies
Giving children with multiple food allergies an antibody drug alongside their food desensitisation treatment seems to offer more relief, researchers report today. Read more
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Aptamers as allergy treatment
RNA aptamers are showing promise as a treatment for contact allergy, German researchers have reported. Read more
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Vitamin D boosts asthma drugs
Vitamin D supplements could boost the protective effect of standard asthma medication, researchers say today. Read more
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Diet and exercise improve asthma
A healthy diet and taking more exercise can benefit people with asthma, even if they are of a healthy weight, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Asthmatic children more likely to be given antibiotics
Children with asthma are often likely to be prescribed antibiotics – even though there is no evidence to suggest the medication is effective, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Child asthma improves by parks
City-dwelling children with asthma are likely to benefit from living close to a park or green space, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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New immune cell clue to allergic diseases
A ‘checkpoint’ that guards immune cells playing a key role in allergic diseases has been discovered by a research team in Ireland. Read more
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Mast cell inhibitors for DVT?
Modern anti-allergy treatments may also help prevent deep vein thrombosis, British researchers say today. Read more
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New advice on rhinitis care
Patients with serious chronic rhinitis should be treated with combination drugs, according to new guidelines from UK specialists, published yesterday. Read more
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Training needed on powerful new allergy test – study
Clinicians need specific training in the use and interpretation of a powerful new test for allergy coming into use across the UK and Europe, experts say today. Read more