Asthma and allergy
Information, advice and news about asthma, allergy and respiratory diseases.
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Fact sheets and information
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Article
Allergy - food allergy, respiratory allergy and skin allergy
The word allergy is Greek and means altered reaction. Allergy involves changes in the body's response to harmless substances in our environment.
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Public Health Report
Asthma and allergy in Norway
Asthma and allergies are a frequent cause of ailments in children and adolescents in industrialised countries.
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News and research findings
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Research findings
Caesarean sections associated with risk of asthma
Babies born by Caesarean section have a 50 % increased risk of developing asthma compared to babies born naturally. Emergency Caesarean sections increase the risk even further.
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Research findings
Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk
Triclosan - an antibacterial chemical found in toothpaste and other products - can contribute to an increased risk of allergy development in children.
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News
Maternal history of miscarriages and measures of fertility in relation to childhood asthma
Children of parents who have had difficulty conceiving, or who are the result of assisted reproduction, are at increased risk of asthma according to a Norwegian study.
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Rapports
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Prevention of allergy among children
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Report
National Register of Severe Allergic Reactions to Food 2000–2015
Report from National Register of Severe Allergic Reactions to Food 2000–2015.
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Report
National Register of Severe Allergic Reactions to Food 2000-2010
The National Register of Severe Allergic Reactions to Food is a national reporting system and registry in which doctors in general practice and in hospitals can report cases of serious allergic reactions to food.
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