Kids with Asthma Who Are Allergic to Milk Should Still Receive Immunotherapy

Although asthma increases the risk of anaphylaxis in children with milk allergies and reduces the chance that immunotherapy will prove fully successful, study results show that the majority of patients who undergo immunotherapy for a milk allergy can achieve a protective dose.
Most asthmatic patients, however, can probably develop enough tolerance to consume limited amounts of milk protein each day and those who do achieve full desensitization can consume milk freely after treatment.....

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Old rat brains rejuvenated and new neurons grown by asthma drug

IT’S as good as new. An asthma drug has rejuvenated rat brains, making old rats perform as well as young ones in tests of memory and cognition.
Our brains slowly degenerate as we age. Typically, we lose the ability to make new neurons. And age-related inflammation of the brain is implicated in many brain disorders.....

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Diet change can cut asthma risk, UAE health experts say

DUBAI // Reduced consumption of red meat and dairy products and keeping a cleaner home could provide much-needed relief to asthma sufferers, health experts have said.
Sandstorms and dust are regular triggers for the chronic respiratory condition, especially in the cooler months, but instead of resorting to medication residents are advised to seek a simpler, more natural remedy.....

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