allergic rhinitis
Strong genetic link to hayfever confirmed
Australian scientists have helped to uncover 41 genetic regions, which are estimated to account for about 40% of the genetic risk of hayfever A large international study, including contributions from …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby rounds up the latest in research news Diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis in children Allergic rhinitis is a very common disease of childhood that can have considerable …
10 simple ways to prepare for thunderstorm asthma
The Victorian tragedy that occurred in November last year pushed emergency services to the limit… here’s how to prepare as pollen season begins across south-east Australia Nine people died in …
A novel approach
Research led by a UTS scientist has shown the stimulation of bitter taste receptors could relieve features of allergic asthma Dr Pawan Sharma from the UTS School of Life Sciences …
“One airway, one disease”
Rhinitis and asthma are frequently linked together and should be considered as a single pathology in approaches to thunderstorm asthma, say doctors in MJA InSight Referencing the “world’s most devastating …
Spring hayfever season predicted to be a bad one
Pharmacists, get your nasal sprays ready… Experts are warning more pollen than usual is set to hit the east coast of Australia. Associate Professor Ed Newbigin from the University of …