allergy

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

Skin Disease Atopic Dermatitis and Susceptibility to Allergies Increase Risk of Asthma, Study Finds

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Year-old infants who have a skin disease known as atopic dermatitis, and who are prone to allergies, are seven times more likely to develop asthma., a Canadian study finds. They ... Read more

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017

Dogs May Help Protect Children Against Asthma and Eczema, Studies Shows

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It’s not as if dog lovers needed more reasons to appreciate their furry friends. But researchers have discovered in two separate studies that dogs can help protect children against asthma, ... Read more

July 12, 2017July 12, 2017

High Sugar Intake While Pregnant May Increase Child’s Risk of Developing Allergic Asthma, Study Finds

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Women who consume a large amount of sugar when they’re pregnant may find their children at an increased risk for allergy and allergic asthma, according to researchers from Queen Mary University ... Read more

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017

Researchers Remain Unsure if Using Heartburn Medication During Pregnancy Causes Asthma in Newborns

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Heartburn medication to treat acid reflux during pregnancy may be linked with the development of asthma in newborns, but it is not yet clear whether this association is direct or ... Read more

June 17, 2016June 17, 2016

Grazax for Childhood Asthma Nuetralizes Pollen, Could Hinder Disease Progression

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Results of the GAP (Grazax Asthma Prevention) trial, the largest study ever staged to examine allergy symptoms and immune system reactions in children, were revealed at the 2016 Annual Congress of the European Academy ... Read more

April 5, 2016April 6, 2016

Receptor Protein That’s Able to Regulate Allergic Response Is Identified by Scientists

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About 40 percent of people around the world suffer from allergies, or allergic rhinitis. Now a team from Yale University has identified a receptor protein that can control the immune response to ... Read more

December 22, 2015December 22, 2015

Asthma, Allergy and Anaphylaxis Care Is Key Focus at Pediatrician Training Sessions

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The Allergy & Asthma Network has entered a partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to provide training and resources to hundreds of pediatricians and pediatric specialists, and in support of ... Read more

March 31, 2015November 6, 2015

Study’s Findings on Asthma Do Not Support the “Hygiene Hypothesis”

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Since its theoretical inception, the hygiene hypothesis has become a widely accepted explanation for the swift rise in the number of children with allergic disorders and asthma in the developed ... Read more