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Type I interferons can block development of allergy- and asthma-driving Th2 cells
News-Medical.net A mechanism that could underlie the development of cells that drive asthma and allergies has been uncovered by immunology researchers at UT-Southwestern Medical Center. Asthma and allergies are both driven by an inappropriate activation of the … |
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Cellular force that drives allergy and asthma can be blocked by interferon
Medical Xpress Asthma and allergies are both driven by an inappropriate activation of the immune system, primarily a subtype of white blood cells known as T helper 2 cells, or Th2 cells. These cells are normally responsible for defense against parasites, but are also … |
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Cellular force that drives allergy and asthma can be blocked by interferon
EurekAlert (press release) DALLAS – June 16, 2014 – A mechanism that could underlie the development of cells that drive asthma and allergies has been uncovered by immunology researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Asthma and allergies are both driven by an … |
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First-Year Allergen Exposure Reduces Asthma, Allergy Risk
Monthly Prescribing Reference Exposure to specific allergens and bacteria during the first year of life could reduce the risk of recurrent wheeze and allergic sensitization. Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 560 children at high risk for asthma were … Increased airway resistance in early childhood linked to asthma Newborns exposed to dirt have lower allergy, asthma risk |
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First Year May Be Critical for Lowering Asthma and Allergy Risk
New York Times (blog) Childhood exposure to allergens and germs is generally believed to protect against the development of asthma and allergy, but a new study suggests that this effect happens only with exposure in the first year of life. Researchers studied 560 children … Study: Home That's Too Clean Could Leave Newborn Vulnerable To Asthma … Newborns exposed to dirt have lower allergy, asthma risk Too-clean homes may encourage child allergies, asthma |
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Study: Keeping Too Clean a House Raises Asthma, Allergy Risk
The Charlottesville Newsplex CBS News – A home that's too clean can leave a newborn child vulnerable to allergies and asthma later in life, a new study reports. Infants are much less likely to suffer from allergies or wheezing if they are exposed to household bacteria and … |
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Bioscience Technology |
Newborns Exposed to Allergens May Have Lower Allergy, Asthma Risk
Bioscience Technology Infants exposed to rodent and pet dander, roach allergens and a wide variety of household bacteria in the first year of life appear less likely to suffer from allergies, wheezing and asthma, according to results of a study conducted by scientists at … |
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Asthma and Allergy Protection Possible From Early Allergen Exposure
Guardian Liberty Voice A recent study done by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center has shown that babies who are exposed early to allergens could be protected from allergies and asthma later in life. Allergens include pollen, household bacteria, pet dander and … |
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Asthma and Allergy Risk Lowered by Early Bacteria, Dirt and Dander Exposure
Viral Global News According to a new study, youngsters who are exposed to allergens and bacteria around their homes within a year after birth are less likely to suffer from allergies, breathing difficulties and asthma attacks later on in life. The study findings were … |
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Bacteria exposure may help protect babies from allergy and asthma
Tech Times "Early-life allergies and wheezing illnesses are the two main risk factors for childhood asthma," James Gern of the Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and co-author of the study, said. Lynch and her team analyzed the concentration of … |
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