Molecule 'triggers allergy attack'
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The discovery of a molecule which appears to play a key role in allergies may lead to new therapies, experts say.
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NEW YORK  - Exposure to phthalates --  compounds used in making plastics -- at levels commonly found  indoors, appears to be associated with allergic symptoms in  children, according to Swedish investigators.
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Scientists have identified a genetic change that raises a child's risk of developing asthma, a discovery that may lead to better treatments for one of the most common chronic childhood ailments.
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NEW YORK  - Houseplants could be the source   of many an allergy sufferer's misery, a study from Belgium   suggests.
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NEW YORK  - The inhaled drug fluticasone  propionate is unlike to cause major hormone disturbances in  patients with severe asthma, according to a report in the  Annals of Allergy Asthma and Immunology.
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A single molecule may be partly to blame for nicotine&#39;s addictive allure, a finding that researchers say could lead to potential therapies to help millions of smokers quit a life-threatening habit.
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More and more foods bear a mishmash of warnings that they might accidentally contain ingredients that could seriously sicken people with food allergies. Yet there are signs that the labels are creating confusion among families that should heed them &#151; even as new testing shows there is a real, if probably small, chance that foods with even the most vaguely worded warnings truly pose a risk.
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[Health India]: Washington, Nov 10 : Whereas you might think that the best way to avoid an allergy is to stay away from the allergen, a new study by researchers at the John Hopkins University has indicated that if you are worried about the recurrence of
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Air fresheners, furniture polish and household cleaners may increase the risk of asthma in young children, a study has found. Those exposed to fumes from common domestic products
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Exposure to a chemical found in shampoos and hand lotions and used in industry could be harmful to humans. A new study says methylisothiazolinone (MIT) inhibited the development of certain
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CHICAGO, Aug 16, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- An American Medical Association journal Monday reported a pollen blocker cream applied inside the nose can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis.
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NEW YORK  - People with allergies may have some constriction in their airways when they're around a cat, even if they're not specifically allergic to cats, a study published Monday suggests.
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A Japanese man died after a bite from his pet hamster caused anaphylactic shock, Mainichi Shimbun reports. Ther nameless forty-something succumbed after repeated bites from the animal sensitised his immune
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The December Journal of Environmental Health Perspectives reports that children who spend a lot of time around indoor pools may breathe excessive amounts of compounds that contribute to asthma.
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Astelin nasal spray may be effective for people with seasonal allergies who still have symptoms when they take Allegra, according to a new study.
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FRIDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDayNews) -- With the start of the school year, parents need to take steps to protect their children from allergy and asthma triggers they may encounter at school.
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By Gomes, Bruno; Cabral, Marilena Djata; Gallard, Alexandra; Savignac, Magali; Et al  Rationale: Ca2+ signaling controls the production of T helper (Th) type 2 cytokines known to be deleterious in asthma.