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Pollen can trigger thunderstorm asthma, even in those without diagnosed asthma.
It’s a long-term treatment – people having allergen immunotherapy typically notice improved symptoms after six to 12 months.
A third La Niña event in a row could bring dangerous conditions for people with allergies – but we’ll need better continuous monitoring to be sure what’s coming in the future.
With spring’s arrival, it’s important to know which plants might exacerbate hay fever. Surprisingly, it’s not native wattles you have to watch out for.
Evidence has shown that people with allergies and asthma are at lower risk of contracting COVID-19. Here’s why we think this might be.
Hives are an allergic reaction and can sometimes be a sign of a more serious immune response.
COVID symptoms have become milder over the course of the pandemic. While this is a good thing, it might make them more easily confused with allergy symptoms.
Artificial light is upending trees’ ability to use the natural day-night cycle as a signal of seasonal change.
Pollen brings seasonal misery to millions of Americans, but it serves a critical purpose: fertilizing many kinds of plants, including food crops.
Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but the bigger problem is what carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released. A 200% increase is possible this century.
A new review of Australian asthma studies points the finger at three common household triggers.
Drug manufacturers often shun the use of placebos in clinical trials. But research suggests that placebos could play an important role in the treatment of depression, pain and other maladies.
Trace metal exposure can lead to concerning neurocognitive effects in people of all ages.
Not only have asthma attack rates decreased during the pandemic, evidence suggests people with asthma are not at increased risk of severe outcomes from COVID.
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Good news may be on the horizon for people who suffer from nasal allergies.
Australians have been sending their dust to our DustSafe program for us to analyse. Here’s what we’ve learned so far — and what you can do to reduce your dust risk.
Scientists are building a pollen forecasting model using meteorology, botany, pollen count numbers and satellite imagery to help people plan ahead.
People with conditions such as celiac disease must follow a gluten-free diet to manage symptoms and health. But avoiding gluten is difficult, costly and linked to nutrition issues and quality of life.
There’s no need for children with food allergies to miss out this Easter. Here’s how to include them in your celebrations and help keep them safe.
Top contributors
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Associate Professor & Head of Projects, York St John University
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Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor: Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, York St John University
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Respiratory Allergy Stream Co-chair, National Allergy Centre of Excellence; Professor and Head, Allergy Research Group, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Immunology and Allergy, Western Sydney University
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Group Leader, Childhood Allergy & Epidemiology, The University of Queensland
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Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences, University of Canberra
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan
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Paediatric Allergist and Gastroenterologist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Ph.D. Student in Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Centre for Housing Research, University of Adelaide
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Director, Children’s Health and Environment Program and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Children’s Health and Environment, The University of Queensland
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Professor in Molecular Ecology, Bangor University
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Postdoctoral Research Officer, Bangor University
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Physician trainee, researcher, Australian National University
