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“Gene gun” vaccine prevents allergy in mice
• Allergies • Nov 03 04

Vaccination with the DNA of substances that trigger allergies, using a “gene gun,” can prevent the over-production of the type of antibodies that cause… “Gene gun” vaccine prevents allergy in mice   

 
 

Antivirals don’t completely suppress herpes
• Allergies • Oct 22 04

People with genital herpes are often prescribed a drug, such as valacyclovir or acyclovir, to take on an ongoing basis to reduce recurrences.… Antivirals don’t completely suppress herpes   

 
 

Plastics components linked to allergies in kids
• Allergies • Oct 06 04

Exposure to phthalates - compounds used in making plastics - at levels commonly found indoors, appears to be associated with allergic symptoms in children,… Plastics components linked to allergies in kids   

 
 

Less exposure to pets, dust may not cut allergies
• Allergies • Oct 01 04

Kids who spend less time during their early years around pets and dust don’t appear to have a lower risk of developing asthma or… Less exposure to pets, dust may not cut allergies   

 
 

German doctors develop new fast allergy test
• Allergies • Sep 21 04

German doctors have developed a simple test to diagnose allergies with the same accuracy as laboratory screening in less than one-fifth of the time… German doctors develop new fast allergy test   

 
 

Antihistamine spray eases seasonal allergies
• Allergies • Sep 07 04

Astelin nasal spray may be effective for people with seasonal allergies who still have symptoms when they take Allegra, according to a new study.

… Antihistamine spray eases seasonal allergies   
 
 

Not all children outgrow insect sting allergy
• Allergies • Aug 11 04

Most children who have allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings no longer have a reaction by the time they become adults, but about… Not all children outgrow insect sting allergy   

 
 

Acne bacteria genome mapped
• Allergies • Jul 30 04

German researchers have completely sequenced the genome of the organism Propionibacterium acnes, which is implicated in acne and other diseases.

Ultimately, this knowledge will… Acne bacteria genome mapped   

 
 

Nasal sprays: Allergy Relief
• Allergies • Jul 12 04

Some of the medications used to treat respiratory allergy symptoms include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eyedrops. This article focuses on nasal sprays.

Nasal… Nasal sprays: Allergy Relief   

 
 

Eyedrops: One way to relieve allergy symptoms
• Allergies • Jul 12 04

Some of the medications used to treat respiratory allergy symptoms include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal sprays and eyedrops. This article focuses on eyedrops.

If your… Eyedrops: One way to relieve allergy symptoms   

 
 

Allergy skin tests: Diagnosing your allergies
• Allergies • Jul 12 04

Pinpointing the cause of allergy signs and symptoms isn’t always easy, as there can be a number of possibilities. For instance, if you find… Allergy skin tests: Diagnosing your allergies   

 
 

Allergy immunotherapy: Regular shots might bring you relief
• Allergies • Jul 12 04

An allergy shot every month for several years might not be your idea of fun. But if you or your child has persistent… Allergy immunotherapy: Regular shots might bring you relief   

 
 

Allergic skin disease not tied to childhood asthma
• Allergies • Jun 10 04

Although an allergic skin condition called atopic dermatitis is common in infancy, it often disappears around the age of three years, new research shows.… Allergic skin disease not tied to childhood asthma   

 
 

Date pollen is not main cause of allergies
• Allergies • May 28 04

Pollen from date palm trees are not a major cause of allergies with UAE residents, a new scientific research study reports.

Investigations showed… Date pollen is not main cause of allergies   

 
 

Antibiotics linked to allergies, studies find
• Allergies • May 28 04

Medication can kill good bacteria, affect immunity

WASHINGTON-Bugs in the gut may be causing many allergy symptoms felt in the head, from runny noses… Antibiotics linked to allergies, studies find   

 
 

Allergies May All Be in the Gut
• Allergies • May 28 04

Bugs in the gut may be causing many allergy symptoms felt in the head, from runny noses to trouble breathing, researchers said. And antibiotics… Allergies May All Be in the Gut   

 
 

Antibiotics Might Increase Lung Sensitivity To Allergies
• Allergies • May 28 04

A new study suggests that the immune system’s reaction to antibiotics could make people more prone to allergies.

Scientists found that antibiotics changed microbes… Antibiotics Might Increase Lung Sensitivity To Allergies   

 
 

Vaccine for deadly ant sting
• Allergies • May 24 04

People allergic to ant stings can be immunised against potentially fatal reactions, researchers have found.

The jack jumper ant is responsible for around 90%… Vaccine for deadly ant sting   

 
 

Call to ban some latex gloves
• Allergies • May 24 04

A health union is calling on the government to ban the use of powdered gloves, which have been linked with latex allergies.

The NHS… Call to ban some latex gloves   

 
 
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