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Acetaminophen use in adolescents linked to doubled risk of asthma
30 August 2010New evidence linking the use of acetaminophen to development of asthma and eczema suggests that even monthly use of the drug in adolescents may more than double risk of asthma in adolescents compared to those who used none at all; yearly use was associated with a 50 per cent increase in the risk of asthma. - more
Spring is in the air: Make sure that doesn't also mean itchy red eyes
24 August 2010While many Australians think of trips to the beach and weekend picnics at this time of year, those who suffer from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are more likely to associate spring with other, less pleasurable experiences. For seasonal conjunctivitis sufferers, spring is the ... - more
The pros and cons of sleeping with pets
9 August 2010When man's best friend wants to hop into bed at night, there are conflicting opinions about whether it should be allowed for those already having sleep troubles. According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, deciding whether to let a pet sleep in bed with you depends on you and the pet. - more
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Cow's milk does a baby good
1 August 2010Many doctors suggest that whole cow's milk be avoided in the early months of an infant's feeding. Lactation specialists go even further, counselling "mother's milk only" until baby starts eating solid food. But new research from Tel Aviv University says that mothers who feed their babies cow's milk in the first 15 days of life may be protecting their children from dangerous allergies ... - more
Mouldy homes a serious risk for severe asthma attacks
13 July 2010Exposure to high levels of fungus may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks among people with certain chitinase gene variants, according to a study from Harvard Medical School, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital. - more
Those with allergic asthma face double trouble during flu season
19 June 2010New research from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza. - more
When allergies attack
17 June 2010Allergy in Western societyEven though medical authorities are clear on the processes of allergic reaction, the progressive rise of allergies in Western society since the 60s is still a bit of a mystery. There have been several theories on why Westerners are suffering more and more from the big head, sniffly syndrome. - more
New blood test for newborns to detect allergy risk
12 June 2010A simple blood test can now predict whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older, thanks to research involving the University of Adelaide. - more
Strong evidence lacking on food allergies
21 May 2010A review of previous research indicates that there are few high-quality studies on food allergies, with limited uniform criteria for making a diagnosis and determining prevalence and effective treatments, according to an article in the 12 May issue of JAMA. - more
Why are allergies increasing?
2 May 2010Allergies have become a widespread in developed countries: hay fever, eczema, hives and asthma are all increasingly prevalent. The reason? Excessive cleanliness is to blame according to Dr Guy Delespesse, a professor at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine. - more
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