Allergies, asthma: burning incense poses risks for patients
For people with allergies and asthma, burning incense is not without consequences on respiratory health. THE ESSENTIAL Daily burning of ...
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Study confirms link between maternal asthma and child allergies
For the first time, Australian researchers have confirmed that maternal asthma increases the risk of allergies in children. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Nicopass anti-smoking lozenges recalled due to packaging error
A batch of Nicopass lozenges is being recalled due to a packaging error, which could pose an allergic risk to ...
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Health: This doctor explains why you shouldn’t make your bed in the morning
According to a doctor, it's best to air your sheets in the morning and not make your bed right away. ...
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A chicken egg without allergy risk has been created by the Japanese
A team of Japanese scientists has created an allergen-free chicken egg. People with egg allergies can safely consume it. THE ...
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Food allergy: should babies be given peanuts?
Exposing babies to peanuts as early as possible can reduce their risk of developing food allergies as they grow, a ...
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Sun allergy: symptoms, treatments and prevention
Professor Christophe Bedane takes stock of sun allergy. THE ESSENTIAL Sun allergy develops under the influence of UV rays (UVA ...
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Peanut allergy: it is possible to predict whether a child will outgrow it
By studying how antibody levels change over the years, it is possible to predict whether a child is likely to ...
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Pollen allergy: France in the red with the exception of the north
People allergic to grass pollen face a high risk of allergy throughout France with the exception of the northern departments ...
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Allergies: grass season “is on!”
Grass pollens are making a comeback with the good weather this weekend, according to the National Aerobiological Surveillance Network. THE ...
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Milk allergy: a skin patch improves treatment in children
Scientists have determined the ideal dose for the "Viaskin Milk" desensitization patch to relieve children's allergies. THE ESSENTIAL The "Viaskin ...
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How does pollution exacerbate allergies?
Allergic diseases such as eczema or asthma can be aggravated by the air pollutants we breathe, researchers confirm. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Respiratory allergies: the TL1A molecule is responsible
French researchers have discovered that the molecule, known as TL1A, is responsible for the inflammation that causes allergic diseases such ...
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Allergies: pollens “spread like Easter eggs” in France
Pollens, particularly from birch, are spread throughout France and, in many departments, the risk of allergy is classified as medium ...
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Pollen allergy: two thirds of France in the red
People allergic to pollen should be careful: the spring weather has favored the emission of pollen, placing two-thirds of France ...
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Blood donation: the donor’s diet can trigger allergies in the recipient
People receiving a blood transfusion, especially children, may experience allergic reactions because of allergens in the donor's blood. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Allergies are back across France
The weather increases the emission and dispersion of pollen in the air, which increases the risk of allergies throughout France. ...
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Is your child having trouble swallowing? He may have eosinophilic esophagitis.
Children and young adults with allergies or eczema and difficulty swallowing may have eosinophilic esophagitis. THE ESSENTIAL Eosinophilic esophagitis is ...
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Gut bacteria can transform dietary fiber into an antiallergic weapon
Japanese researchers studied how short-chain fatty acids modulate the immune response, paving the way for potential allergy treatments. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Skin: at 11 years old, she becomes allergic to her own tears
An 11-year-old Australian girl has developed a skin disease that makes her allergic to her tears and sweat. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Lung cancer: allergy medication could help treat it
A drug used against allergies and asthma helps activate the immune system to act against tumor cells in lung cancer. ...
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Christmas tree syndrome: how to avoid it?
In this month of December, Christmas trees appear in homes and can cause allergic reactions in some people. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Peanut allergy: a toothpaste to reduce the risk of reactions?
Doctors are currently developing a toothpaste that would contain traces of peanuts in order to gradually increase patients' immunity. THE ...
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Drop in temperatures: what are the symptoms of a cold allergy?
As temperatures drop, some people may develop an allergy to the cold... Here are the symptoms. THE ESSENTIAL Cold allergy ...
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Allergies: how to protect yourself from dust mites this fall?
It's autumn and with it, the proliferation of dust mites, responsible for respiratory allergies. We take stock of the symptoms, ...
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Dust mite allergies: the symptoms that should alert you
In the case of allergies, the presence of dust mites in the home can trigger several symptoms and have significant ...
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Allergy: reactions can also be triggered by canned fish
A recent study has highlighted the potential risks associated with the consumption of sardines, tuna or even canned salmon for ...
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Allergies: the discovery of new cells could improve treatments
The results of French research open the way to new therapeutic possibilities for the treatment of allergies. THE ESSENTIAL Nearly ...
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What is aquagenic urticaria, this rare water allergy?
© ShutterstockAbigaël is 15 years old and she suffers from a rare disease which ruins her life: aquagenic urticaria. She ...
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Pollen allergy: 9 gentle solutions to soothe crises
© Shutterstock© Getty Images© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphoto© Getty Images/iStockphotoHow to explain ...
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