Immunology
Cord blood clue to respiratory diseases
New research has found children born in the last three months of the year in Melbourne may have a greater risk of developing respiratory diseases such as asthma.
Sep 15, 2018
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Immunology
Allergies: Mugwort pollen as main source of airborne endotoxins
A wide range of airborne substances can cause respiratory problems for asthma sufferers. These include bacteria and their components, which can trigger inflammation. How they become airborne has not been fully explained up ...
Jul 19, 2018
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How protein fragments could help to tackle the cause of hay fever
Imperial researchers are looking to protein fragments to help people build up resistance to grass pollen.
Jul 16, 2018
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Grass peptide immunotherapy cuts seasonal allergy symptoms
(HealthDay)—Immunotherapy with peptide hydrolysates from Lolium perenne (LPP) reduces seasonal allergy symptoms and is generally well tolerated, according to a study published online March 7 in Allergy.
Mar 16, 2018
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First vaccine developed against grass pollen allergy
Around 400 million people worldwide suffer in some form or other from a grass pollen allergy (rhinitis), with the usual symptoms of runny nose, cough and severe breathing problems. In collaboration with the Viennese firm ...
Jan 18, 2018
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Immunology
Don't let fall allergies leave you in the cold
As the cooler weather moves in, the potential for fall allergies increases. One University of Alabama at Birmingham ear, nose and throat specialist says taking the right precautions and being aware of the causes can significantly ...
Nov 17, 2017
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Thunderstorm asthma—who's at risk and how to manage it
Late in the afternoon of a hot spring day, November 21, 2016, a thunderstorm from the northwest swept over Geelong and Melbourne, triggering the world's most devastating thunderstorm asthma epidemic.
Nov 6, 2017
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Immunology
Allergy relief do's and don'ts
(HealthDay)—As the seasons change, more and more people are sneezing because of allergies. And the numbers are rising, with those in urban areas particularly affected, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head ...
Oct 5, 2017
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Allergic cross-reactivity between cypress pollen and peaches/citrus fruits finally explained
Today, many people suffer from allergies, especially in industrialized countries, where almost 30 percent of the population is affected. Doctors are observing an increase in cases of "pollen food associated syndrome," or ...
Aug 18, 2017
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Epigenetic markers correlate with allergic rhinitis severity
(HealthDay)—Participants with grass pollen-induced allergic rhinitis undergo epigenetic changes within three hours of exposure to grass pollen, according to a study published online July 29 in Allergy.
Aug 4, 2017
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