Allergen immunotherapy for allergic asthma: a systematic overview of systematic reviews. August 2017
This review systematically reviews the current state of the research looking at immunotherapy for asthma. It reports that immunotherapy can produce improvements in asthma symptoms and the need for medication. There is less clear evidence that it has an impact on lung function.
In-flight allergic emergencies. May 2017
This review article explores, in depth, various issues related to allergic and asthma related emergencies during air-travel. The full text of this article is available.
Introduction of fish between 6 and 12 months but not fish consumption afterward is associated with a lower prevalence of wheezing in pre-school children. December 2012
New molecule identified that could damp down allergic response to house dust mite.
Febury 2012
Children who drink raw milk have less asthma
August 2011
Vitamin C supplementation might benefit children with asthma
August 2011
Combining SLIT with SCIT offers benefits for house-mite dust sensitised children with asthma. Ocober 2011
Mastic from the stem and leaves of the Pistacia lentiscus tree appears to reduce allergic inflammation in asthmatic mice. July 2011
By enhancing the production of glutathione via a whey-based diet in guinea pigs that had previously been sensitisted to ovalbumin (egg), researchers dramatically reduced oxidative stress and thereby anaphylactic airway and lung contractions when the animals were presented with their allergen. May 2011
Exercise - a new tool in asthma management
June 2011
Breakthrough in understanding of IgE mechanisms in allergic asthma
April 2011
Leave winter allergy and asthma misery out in the cold. Allergists offer tips for eliminating indoor triggers December 2010
Vitamin D may treat or prevent allergic reactions to common mould amongst asthmatics and cystic fibrosis sufferers. 08/10
Immunotherapy works well for allergic asthma
August 2010
Helminths may help combat allergic asthma
November 2005
Avoiding dairy products, soya, nuts and dust mites during infancy may reduce the incidence of allergic asthma –June 2010
Internet monitoring of asthma effective
May 2010
Low Vitamin D levels lead to worse asthma symptoms and higher medication use
April 2010
Compound found in blackcurrant may help allergic asthma
March 2010
Regular family meals can help children with asthma
Febuary 2010
Vitamin D helps asthma and Crohn’s disease
Jnuary 2010
Air pollution lessens effectiveness of asthma inhalers
December 2009
Inhalers could be making asthma worse
January 2010
Naringenin chalcone, an enzyme found particularly in tomato skins, helps suppress allergic asthma – 2009
Sugar-coated polymer is new weapon against allergies and asthma
November 2009
Treating allergic rhinitis can improve other related conditions such as asthma and sinusitis.
November 2009
Electrical stimulation may be a safe option for treating severe asthma flare-ups
November 2009
Synthetic bedding worsens asthma
November 2009
Genetic breakthrough may help prevent build up of mucus in the lungs
September 2009
Dust Alert sensor monitors air in the home or office
September 2009
Pocket-size pollution sensors monitor personal environment
September 2009
Breakthrough in understanding of severe asthma has potential for new treatment.
September 2009
Ozone exposure, even ‘safe’ levels, can have a significant and negative effect on lung function.
July 2009
Allergy immunotherapy tablets prove successful for both grass pollen and dust mites – Alex Gazzola reports – 2009
Possibility of heart problems linked to asthma drug Xolair
0July 2009
Asthmatics - eat your broccoli!
May 2009
Ethiopian study shows that people with hookworm infection only half as likely to wheeze as uninfected people
March 2009
Grape extracts effective against H. pylori
(March 2009
Antifungal treatment may benefit some asthma patients
Febuary 2009
Vaccine for asthmatics which suppresses allergic immune responses
January 2009
Tai Chi may help asthma sufferers breathe more easily
November 2009
Exposure to mice increase risk of wheeze in children.
November 2008
Latest research on diagnosis and treatment of allergic asthma
1Novembr 2008
'Air shower' hope for asthmatics
October 2008
Parental asthma knowledge linked to children’s asthma control
October 2008
Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction
September 2009
Could a novel herbal formula be as effective as steroids in alleviating asthma symptoms?
July 2008
Food-allergic children with asthma may require extra emergency medication
(July 2008
Could a gut parasite hold the cure for asthma?
June 2008 )
Key immune system molecule identified that could form the target for new drugs to prevent reactions in people with allergic diseasesFebuary 2008
Lasers could one day be used to diagnose asthma
March 2008
Subcutaneous immunotherapy may prevent the progression of allergic disease
November 2007
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October 2007
Even occasional use of household spray cleaners may cause asthma in adults
October 2007
Early day care attendance may protect infants from developing asthma later
October 2007
Natural asthma remedies
September 2009
Overview of the relationship between asthma and diet
September 2007
Hay fever immunotherapy may reduce asthma risk in children
August 2007
Asthma sufferers may benefit from the Papworth breathing technique
July 2007
An apple a day...
July 2007
Indoor fungi may protect against allergy
(July 2007
Light relief for asthma
(Jyly 2007
A new surgical treatment
for asthma
June 2007
More wind for young asthmatics
(June 2007
Children who drink unpasteurised milk have a lower risk of developing asthma
May 2007
A 'Mediterranean' diet protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms
April 2007
Acupuncture and respiratory allergies
Jnuary 2007
Asthma/eczema treatment breakthrough
November 2006
Teens breathe easier with vitamin D
August 2006
Asthma risk reduced by fruit and vegetables
July 2007
Worms - 'drug cabinet' of the future?
June 2006
New allergy vaccine shows promise
JULY 2005
Biofeedback - a new weapon against asthma?
Ocrober 2004
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