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Pill made from dust mites may help treat asthma sufferers
A pill made from a protein found in dust mites may provide relief for asthma sufferers, scientists believe.
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Chlorine exposure leads to allergies, asthma-like symptoms in swimmers
Prolonged exposure to chlorine could be contributing to long-term respiratory problems among swimmers.
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Allergic Asthma
Allergic asthma - a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lung airways. It's symptoms are made worse by exposure to an allergen (e.g., dust, mold, pollen, dust mite allergens and animal dander) to which the patient has been sensitized.
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The downside of a good education: food allergies
People from well-educated families are almost twice as likely to suffer from some dangerous food allergies as others — possibly because their bodies’ natural defences have been lowered by rigorous hygiene and infection control, suggests a new Canadian study.
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Neti Pot, Nasal Irrigation Pros and Cons
Find out when it's OK to use a neti pot or other forms of nasal irrigation, and when you may need more help.
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Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad for Your Health?
Australian Study Shows Most Vacuum Cleaners Release Dust, Bacteria Back Into the Air
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What you need to know about asthma
Guide to asthma
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Caesarean babies have higher risk of asthma
Babies delivered through Caesarean section have higher chances of developing asthma, even among those whose parents do not suffer from asthma and allergies.
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Lifestyle trigger to allergy epidemics
What is causing this huge allergy epidemic? Professor Prescott shares her thoughts.
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Allergic to Christmas trees? The answer may lie in a good shake and a garden hose
There are steps that can help prevent allergic responses, and they're not difficult to try.