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Issues arising in the US over the use of immunotherapy to treat allergic asthma and other inhaled allergic conditions. The fungus aspergillus, found everywhwere in dead and rotting animal or plant material, especially inthe autumn, can cause serious illness in those with a weakened immune system, previous lung damage or allergic asthma. University Hospital of South Manchester (Wythenshawe) now houses a new centre for the study and treatment of Aspergillosis. October 2014 Sublingual Immunotherapy for Asthma – a Townshend Letter comparison of sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy for asthma.April 2004 Rush Immunotherapy telescopes months of allergy shots into a single morning of multiple shots. However, this treatment seems to be both safe and effective. More details from presentations at the AAAI annual meeting in 2006, as reported by Medscape News. 2006. Oakmoth poses threat to asthma and allergy sufferers as well as oak trees in west London. Public ignorance puts children with asthma at risk Great instructions kits from the Allergy and Asthma Network on how to 'clean your air' at home, at school and at play.Febuary 2010 The use of local honey to prevent asthma and allergies - Tom Ogren - 2009 Useful things to do during pregnancy and after birth to reduce the chances of your child developing asthma - suggestions from New Zealand. 2009 Super E homes Homeopathy for Asthma: A success story and detailed information about the use of homeopathy in alleviating a variety of allergy symptoms – Victoria Vaughan 2007 First Published in 2007 NB Information on this site is not a substitute for medical advice and no liability can be assumed for its use. Top of page |
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Allergen immunotherapy for allergic asthma: a systematic overview of systematic reviews. August 2017 In-flight allergic emergencies. May 2017 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. Children who drink raw milk have less asthma Vitamin C supplementation might benefit children with asthma 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 Breakthrough in understanding of IgE mechanisms in allergic asthma 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 Helminths may help combat allergic asthma Avoiding dairy products, soya, nuts and dust mites during infancy may reduce the incidence of allergic asthma –June 2010 Internet monitoring of asthma effective Low Vitamin D levels lead to worse asthma symptoms and higher medication use Compound found in blackcurrant may help allergic asthma Regular family meals can help children with asthma Vitamin D helps asthma and Crohn’s disease Air pollution lessens effectiveness of asthma inhalers Inhalers could be making asthma worse Naringenin chalcone, an enzyme found particularly in tomato skins, helps suppress allergic asthma – 2009 Sugar-coated polymer is new weapon against allergies and asthma Treating allergic rhinitis can improve other related conditions such as asthma and sinusitis. Electrical stimulation may be a safe option for treating severe asthma flare-ups November 2009 Synthetic bedding worsens asthma Genetic breakthrough may help prevent build up of mucus in the lungs Dust Alert sensor monitors air in the home or office Pocket-size pollution sensors monitor personal environment Breakthrough in understanding of severe asthma has potential for new treatment. Ozone exposure, even ‘safe’ levels, can have a significant and negative effect on lung function. 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 Asthmatics - eat your broccoli! Grape extracts effective against H. pylori Antifungal treatment may benefit some asthma patients Vaccine for asthmatics which suppresses allergic immune responses Tai Chi may help asthma sufferers breathe more easily Exposure to mice increase risk of wheeze in children. Latest research on diagnosis and treatment of allergic asthma 'Air shower' hope for asthmatics Parental asthma knowledge linked to children’s asthma control Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction Could a novel herbal formula be as effective as steroids in alleviating asthma symptoms? Food-allergic children with asthma may require extra emergency medication Could a gut parasite hold the cure for asthma? Lasers could one day be used to diagnose asthma Subcutaneous immunotherapy may prevent the progression of allergic disease October 2007 Even occasional use of household spray cleaners may cause asthma in adults Early day care attendance may protect infants from developing asthma later Natural asthma remedies Overview of the relationship between asthma and diet Hay fever immunotherapy may reduce asthma risk in children Asthma sufferers may benefit from the Papworth breathing technique An apple a day... Light relief for asthma A new surgical treatment
for asthma More wind for young asthmatics Children who drink unpasteurised milk have a lower risk of developing asthma A 'Mediterranean' diet protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms Acupuncture and respiratory allergies Asthma/eczema treatment breakthrough Teens breathe easier with vitamin D Asthma risk reduced by fruit and vegetables July 2007 Worms - 'drug cabinet' of the future? New allergy vaccine shows promise Biofeedback - a new weapon against asthma?
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