Allergies & Asthma
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Flu vaccine poses little egg allergy risk
Children with egg allergy are not likely to be placed at risk by the flu vaccination, a study shows today. Read more
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Dogs linked to asthma reduction
Children exposed to dogs and farm animals in infancy enjoy a reduced risk of developing asthma, according to a major Swedish study published last night. Read more
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Height and health – Euro-studies
Infants who take asthma medications may suffer loss of height, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Smokers pass asthma risk to grandchildren
The risk of developing asthma may go back at least two generations, researchers report today. Read more
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Allergy patients need injection training – guidance
Patients with severe allergies need improved training and information about the use of self-injection devices, according to new European guidelines. Read more
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Peanut threat to asthma children
Many children with asthma may suffer from concealed peanut allergy, researchers have warned. Read more
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Training and pollution controls for asthma
The world needs more rapid and effective action to reduce air pollution and more investment in training to combat asthma, campaigners said yesterday. Read more
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Start hay fever treatment early
Hay fever sufferers may benefit from taking preventative treatment before the pollen season starts, researchers say. Read more
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Osteoporosis drug may treat asthma
A failed drug for osteoporosis could be the key to an improved treatment for asthma, researchers revealed last night. Read more
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Allergy transmitted via donated blood
A new case study suggests that food allergies can be "caught" via blood transfusions. Read more