Asthma, a general overview

Asthma general

Please click on the links below to read our articles and research.

Research suggests that vaccinations are causing a surge of asthma In children - an interesting article from Vaccine Truth - July 2011

Useful run-down of the conditions, apart from asthma, which may cause breathing difficulties in infants – thus, hopefully, helping to avoid mis/over-diagnosis. On the Helium self-publishing website. April 2010

Timber Treatment: a fact sheet of problems affecting timber in homes and alternatives to treatments that can set off chemical sensitivities. Pesticide Action Network 2008

Allergy Research Foundation Conference: a meeting of experts from both the fields of allergy and respiratory disease. Michelle Berriedale-Johnson 2007

First Published in 2007

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Research Reports

Regulatory T Cells in Allergy and Asthma May 2017
This interesting review article considers the role of Regulatory T cells in food allergy and immunity.

History of respiratory tract allergy can be considered as a clinically useful risk reducing factor of Multiple Sclerosis. October 2013

High UV-B exposure of those living close to the equator may link to Vitamin D related immune system modifications which cold lead to an increased risk of developing asthma and allergy. February 2013

High rate of allergies & asthma among women with endometriosis
04/12

Exclusive breastfeeding may prevent asthma
07/11

Allergies, specifically respiratory allergies, start in babies' first months
07/11

Children with stubborn asthma more likely to have food allergies
06/11

How the environment influences allergy before and after birth
06/11

Shed skin reduces indoor air pollution
05/11

Lifestyle regime helps prevent asthma
06/10

Those suffering from allergic asthma may be less able to fight off viral infections.
05/10

Electronic nose sniffs out asthma 04/10

Volatile organic compounds in exhaled breath as a diagnostic tool for asthma in children.
09/09

Air pollution extends 1.5 miles from major roads and is worse before sunrise.
06/09

Bakers 80 times more likely to develop occupational asthma than the average worker - some suggested precautions.
05/09