Allergies
Risk of Childhood Allergy and Atopic Diseases Increased by Traffic Pollution
The risk of childhood allergy and atopic diseases is increased 50% by traffic-related pollution, according to a recent study by a German research organization. "Children living very close to a major road are likely to be exposed not only to a higher amount of traffic-derived particles and gases but also to more freshly... »
Study Finds CO2 Relieves Seasonal Allergies
A recent Creighton University study shows that non-inhaled, intranasal carbon dioxide may be an effective treatment for many of the 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) due to pollens such as grass and ragweed. Patients receiving CO2 reported improvement in congestion, sneezing and other nasal conditions within 10 minutes, and... »
Cell Phone Tower Dangers Psychological?
A study out of the United Kingdom points the finger at psychological causes, not electromagnetic waves as the cause of ill health in "electromagnetic" allergy sufferers. While stating that the distress felt by individuals was "real," the UK study pointedly noted that many of those who blamed cellular towers for their problems/symptoms reported greater problems... »
Cats Can Hamper Breathing Even in Non-Allergic
Adults plagued by allergies can be affected by cat dander even if they aren't specifically allergic to felines, a new European study shows. "Exposure to cats is more of a problem than was thought," said study author, Susan Chinn, a professor of medical statistics at the Imperial College, London. »
Scientists ID Key Food Allergy Molecule
Scientists say a molecule called interleukin-12 can protect against food allergies. A team at the Institute of Food Allergy Research in Norwich noted that interleukin-12 is absent during the body's allergic response. »
Genes and Asthma Medication
Scientists in Dundee hope that gene research will aid efforts to reduce medication for asthma patients. »
Food allergies: One bite can be deadly
"He took a bite of the cookie and he said to his friend, 'I shouldn't have eaten that,'" said his mother. Severely allergic to peanuts, the 16-year-old from western Massachusetts made the dire mistake of not asking about the ingredients. Within minutes he developed a severe allergic reaction to the cookie, which contained peanuts. »