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Antibody Therapy Reduces Asthma In Mice
March 6, 2006 — Asthma rates are rapidly increasing, particularly in children. Although asthma is mediated in part by activation of special immune cells called Th2 cells, the precise causes are unclear. Now ... > full story -
Over-the-Counter Decongestant Equals Prescription Drug In Relieving Hay Fever Symptoms
February 24, 2006 — There is no significant difference between an over-the-counter decongestant and a prescription medication that costs almost four times as much in relieving hay fever symptoms. Daily doses of 240 mg ... > full story -
'Nano-Keys' Bind Cell Receptors And Trigger Allergic Reactions
February 16, 2006 — The tumblers of life continue to click as Cornell University researchers have fabricated a set of 'nano-keys' on the molecular scale to interact with receptors on cell membranes and trigger ... > full story -
'High Efficiency' Vacuum Cleaners No Better At Protecting Against Dust Mites
February 13, 2006 — Researchers at the North West Lung Centre, run by The University of Manchester and based at Wythenshawe Hospital, have discovered that vacuum cleaners with 'high-efficiency particulate air' or HEPA ... > full story -
ICS Most Effective For Persistent Asthma In Children
January 11, 2006 — While both inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) have been proven to help control mild-to-moderate persistent asthma in school-age children, a new study in the ... > full story -
Anthroposophic Lifestyle Reduces Risk Of Allergic Disease In Children
January 11, 2006 — Certain features of the anthroposophic lifestyle, such as restrictive use of antibiotics and fever antipyretics, reduce the risk of allergic disease in children, according to a new study in the ... > full story -
Breaking The Mold: Research Teams Sequence Three Fungus Genomes
December 27, 2005 — From garden compost to forest greenery, the mold Aspergillus fumigatus lurks across much of the world. And so does its impact. The most common mold causing infection, A. fumigatus triggers allergic ... > full story -
Endotoxins In House Dust Pose A Significant Risk For Asthma
December 1, 2005 — Exposure to household endotoxin levels poses a significant risk for asthma, according to the first nationwide sampling of house ... > full story -
Nine Percent Of Children May Outgrow Their Tree Nut Allergies
November 14, 2005 — Approximately nine percent of children with an allergy to tree nuts will outgrow their allergy, including children who have previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, according to a study in ... > full story -
Some Outgrow Allergy To Tree Nuts, Johns Hopkins Children's Center Experts Report
November 9, 2005 — Nine percent of children allergic to almonds, pecans, cashews and other tree nuts outgrow their allergy over time, including those who've had a severe reaction such as anaphylaxis shock, according to ... > full story
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