Allergies https://refractor.io/allergies/ Allergies en-AU Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:44:00 GMT Anaphylaxis alarm system warns of impending danger https://refractor.io/allergies/anaphylaxis-microneedle-skin-patch/ A rendering of a possible commercial version of the AllergE patch, which would work with an app on the user's smartphone

Anaphylaxis is not something to be taken lightly, as it's an allergic reaction that can prove fatal if not halted. That's where an experimental new skin patch comes in, as it could warn of the onset of anaphylaxis while there's still plenty of time to head it off.

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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:44:00 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/anaphylaxis-microneedle-skin-patch/ Ben Coxworth Cockroaches release toxic compounds that pollute indoor air https://refractor.io/allergies/cockroaches-toxic-compounds/ Called endotoxins, these allergenic molecules pollute indoor air and may trigger conditions such as asthma.

Cockroach infestations can worsen allergies and asthma in children, especially in low-income urban homes. One particular species of cockroach is known to carry bacteria in their guts that release harmful substances called endotoxins into their droppings.

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]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:03:00 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/cockroaches-toxic-compounds/ Pranjal Malewar Camel milk found to reduce asthma severity https://refractor.io/allergies/camel-milk-allergic-asthma-house-dust-mites/ Camel milk's health properties could help treat asthma caused by allergies

New research has found that drinking camel milk can reduce the severity of asthma caused by house dust mites, a major trigger. While the research is still in the early stages, it opens the door to using camel milk in combination with existing therapies.

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]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:03:00 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/camel-milk-allergic-asthma-house-dust-mites/ Paul McClure Hay fever breakthrough: 'Molecular shield' blocks allergy trigger at the site https://refractor.io/allergies/antibody-allergies-pollen/ Scientists have developed a new antibody treatment that blocks pollen at the point of entry

Scientists have developed a nasal "molecular shield" that disarms pollen, blocking allergic reactions fast without the use of drugs. This non-invasive method to effectively silence hay fever could be a game changer for the roughly 81 million Americans currently in a lifelong battle with airborne allergens.

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]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/antibody-allergies-pollen/ Bronwyn Thompson World-first national peanut allergy treatment gets under way https://refractor.io/allergies/peanut-allergy-oral-immunotherapy/ Australian infants with peanut allergies can now access a world-first treatment program

Australia, the ‘allergy capital of the world,’ has launched a world-first free nationwide treatment program for children with peanut allergies. The goal is to safely build tolerance to the troublesome nut so that kids don’t need to worry about the possibility of a life-threatening reaction.

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]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 04:48:21 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/peanut-allergy-oral-immunotherapy/ Paul McClure It might not be allergies: How to tell if you've got chronic sinusitis https://refractor.io/allergies/long-term-allergies-might-be-chronic-sinusitis/ Long-term nasal allergies might actually be chronic sinusitis

People who’ve been suffering from allergies for a long time without relief might actually have chronic sinusitis, which requires a different treatment, a study has found. Hoping to help people get it addressed, the researchers have provided a list of signs and symptoms to watch out for.

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:30:45 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/long-term-allergies-might-be-chronic-sinusitis/ Paul McClure Asthma drug staves off food allergies in up to 68% of patients https://refractor.io/allergies/omalizumab-food-allergy-treatment/ An asthma drug substantially reduced the risk of allergic reactions to multiple foods, including peanuts

Omalizumab, currently used to treat asthma, has been shown to substantially reduce the risk of potentially life-threatening reactions in people aged one and older with multiple common food allergies, including peanuts, following accidental exposure. While not a cure, the now FDA-approved drug could improve the quality of life for food allergy sufferers.

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 03:52:47 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/omalizumab-food-allergy-treatment/ Paul McClure Never-before-seen immune cell a “game-changer” for food allergy sufferers https://refractor.io/allergies/new-memory-b-cells-allergic-response-ige-antibodies-food-allergy/ The discovery of a new type of B cell could lead to new treatments for food allergies

Researchers have discovered a never-before-identified type of memory B cell, an immune cell that ‘remembers’ what a person is allergic to, potentially opening the door to new therapeutics to treat allergies, including life-threatening food allergies.

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]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:02:08 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/new-memory-b-cells-allergic-response-ige-antibodies-food-allergy/ Paul McClure Allergy-specific nanoparticles target immune cells, prevent anaphylaxis https://refractor.io/allergies/nanoparticles-antibodies-selective-mast-cells-prevent-anaphylaxis/ Researchers have created a nanoparticle decorated with antibodies that targets the cells responsible for allergic reactions

Researchers have created a nanotherapy that selectively targets and shuts down the immune cells responsible for causing an allergic response in mice, preventing anaphylaxis. Able to be tailored to specific allergens, the novel nanomedicine could be the first to prevent allergic reactions.

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]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:15:51 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/nanoparticles-antibodies-selective-mast-cells-prevent-anaphylaxis/ Paul McClure New way to track pollen may be a game-changer for hay fever sufferers https://refractor.io/allergies/new-way-count-pollen-hay-fever/ A new measure of pollen allergen count could help hay-fever sufferers pre-empt how they'll be affected

For the first time, scientists have found that measuring airborne allergen levels, instead of the traditional method of pollen count, will dramatically help hay-fever sufferers pre-empt risk and combat debilitating symptoms.

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]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 04:07:31 GMT https://refractor.io/allergies/new-way-count-pollen-hay-fever/ Bronwyn Thompson