Allergies & Asthma
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Hope for asthma pill
A new asthma pill could replace inhalers for some patients, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Rate of asthma diagnosis questioned
Asthma is routinely overdiagnosed, two senior respiratory doctors say today. Read more
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DNA shows season of birth – and allergy risk
Researchers have found epigenetic changes that indicate the season in which someone was born, it has been announced. Read more
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No benefit from hypoallergenic formula milk
Formula milk intended to cut the risk of eczema and allergies is not effective, researchers say today. Read more
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Tackle air pollution – royal colleges
As many as 40,000 deaths a year in the UK are linked to air pollution, senior doctors say today. Read more
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Link between asthma and fertility explored
A Danish study highlights the difficulties women with asthma may face in becoming pregnant. Read more
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Paracetamol warning in pregnancy and infancy
Early exposure to paracetamol may raise the risk of a child developing asthma, researchers warn today. Read more
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COPD and asthma “labels”?
A new “radical” approach to patient management should be introduced that identifies “treatable traits” rather than labelling someone as having asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory experts claim today (1 February, 2016). Read more
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Respiratory and allergy services face the future
Four hospital groups have been selected to test new approaches to care in a project backed by the Royal College of Physicians, it was announced today. Read more
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No vitamin D protection against infant asthma
Supplementation with vitamin D during pregnancy has no beneficial effect on asthma in the child, according to a Danish study published last night. Read more