Irish scientists lead the way as they make breakthrough in cure for asthma
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.

Scientists from Trinity College have made a significant breakthrough in the battle to treat asthma and several other allergic diseases.
The disease effects almost 500,000 people in Ireland, with one person per week dying from the respiratory condition.
Led by Professor Padraic Fallon, the team of scientists have identified a 'checkpoint' manned by immune cells, that if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies.
The discovery now provides a new target for drug developers to focus on.....

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Uptick in asthma flare-ups linked to monsoon

MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Arizona's monsoons can be extremely unpredictable but when they hit, people with respiratory issues can face flare-ups and kids with asthma can be particularly vulnerable.
Kimberly Byrne is the Pediatric Asthma Program Manager at Banner Children's at Cardon Children's Medical Center. She says each year after monsoon storms they see an increase in the number of patients in the emergency room and inpatient clinics.....

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Trinity scientists believe they have made a breakthrough in treating asthma and eczema
Scientists believe their breakthrough could help create new drugs to treat allergic conditions.

SCIENTISTS FROM TRINITY College have said they have made a “significant breakthrough” in understanding the immune cells which play a vital role in diseases such as asthma and eczema.
Researchers from the Dublin university said they identified what they described as a ‘checkpoint’ “manned by these immune cells that, if barred, can halt the development of the lung inflammation associated with allergies”.....

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